ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 373369
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| Date: | Thursday 26 March 1987 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20F |
| Owner/operator: | Sea Flight, Inc |
| Registration: | N6990V |
| MSN: | 221361 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1750 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Winnsboro, SC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Columbia, SC (KCUB) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT HIT A DITCH DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER A POWER LOSS ON TAKEOFF. THE ACFT HAD RECEIVED ANNUAL INSPECTION DURING WHICH NO CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS FOUND. THE ACFT WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, IN THE RAIN, TO AWAIT THE OWNER'S PICKUP. THE FUEL SUMPS WERE NOT CHECKED BEFORE TAKEOFF. DURING POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION THE LEFT FUEL CAP WAS FOUND COCKED. WATER WAS FOUND IN THE LEFT FUEL TANK AND GASCOLATOR AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL87LA098
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Mar-2024 12:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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