ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380349
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| Date: | Sunday 18 December 1983 |
| Time: | 12:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150M |
| Owner/operator: | Ace Aviation, Inc. |
| Registration: | N8795U |
| MSN: | 15077998 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3200 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Belfast, ME -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Belfast, ME (3B7) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE ACFT LOST POWER DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDED IN THE TREES. THE STUDENT PLT WAS ON HIS SECOND SOLO FLT. THE LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED AT ABOUT 700 FT. AN ATTEMPT TO LAND ON AN OLD CLOSED RWY FAILED AND THE PLT TRIED TO GO AROUND BUT THE ENGINE QUIT COMPLETELY AND A LANDING IN TREES RESULTED. DURING A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION WATER WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE GASOLATOR WAS 1/3 FULL OF WATER.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC84LA056
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 15:39 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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