ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 380815
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| Date: | Monday 19 September 1983 |
| Time: | 18:30 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20J |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N25XX |
| MSN: | 24-08266 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 766 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Erie, PA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Erie, PA (KERI) |
| Washington, PA (3G2 | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER AT APRX 50 FT AGL AFTER THE GEAR WAS RETRACTED. THE PLT REPORTED THAT HIS ONLY SAFE REACTION WAS TO LAND WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED ON 'WHAT LITTLE RWY WAS LEFT.' WATER WAS FOUND IN THE GASCOLATOR & RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE ACFT HAD BEEN REFUELED WITH 51 GAL OF FUEL AT THE ERIE ARPT & WAS FILLED, RIGHT TANK 1ST. THE PLT STATED THAT HE HAD USED BOTH TANKS ON THE FLT TO THE AIRPORT. WHILE TAKING OFF ON THIS FLT, HE WAS USING THE RIGHT FUEL TANK.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC83LA251
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Apr-2024 20:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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