ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 367197
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| Date: | Tuesday 3 April 1990 |
| Time: | 15:00 LT |
| Type: |  Ayres S-2R Thrush |
| Owner/operator: | Bell's Ag Service, Inc. |
| Registration: | N4183X |
| MSN: | 1944R |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6171 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W R-1340-AN1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Des Arc, AR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Agricultural |
| Departure airport: | Des Arc, AR (NONE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PLT RPRTD THAT DRG THE TAKEOFF ROLL FOR AN AERIAL APPLICATION OPN, THERE WAS A LOSS OF ENG POWER. BEFORE STOPPING, THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A DITCH, TEARING OFF THE TAIL & SUSTAINING ADDITIONAL SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. A POST-ACDNT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENG FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED.
Probable Cause: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE FUEL PUMP.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MKC90LA079
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 22-Mar-2024 08:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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