ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 375756
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| Date: | Tuesday 31 December 1985 |
| Time: | 13:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 140A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5330C |
| MSN: | 15450 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3725 hours |
| Engine model: | CONTINENTAL C-90-12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Columbus, NM -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Columbus, NM (60E) |
| El Paso, TX (4E8) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
ACCORDING TO THE PLT, AFTER PERFORMING THE PREFLIGHT ENGINE RUNUP, HE LEANED THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND SWITCHED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO BOTH TANKS. SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 50 FT AGL, THE ENG LOST PARTIAL PWR. THE PLT MADE A FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING THE PARTIAL PWR LOSS. THE CESSNA 140A FUEL SELECTOR HAS THREE POSITIONS, LEFT TANK, RIGHT TANK, AND BOTH OFF.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN86LA058
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2024 09:12 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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