ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 383022
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| Date: | Tuesday 9 November 1982 |
| Time: | 16:50 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-24-260 |
| Owner/operator: | Central Machinery Company |
| Registration: | N8705P |
| MSN: | 244152 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2043 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | El Paso, TX -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Executive |
| Departure airport: | San Antonio, TX (KSAT) |
| Casa Grande, AZ (CGZ | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
WHILE ON A BUSINESS CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT THE FUEL PRESSURE BEGAN DROPPING WITH A SUBSEQUENT DROP IN POWER. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REDUCE MANIFOLD PRESSURE TO KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING. APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MILES FROM EL PASO AIRPORT THE PILOT LANDED ON THE DESERT. DURING LANDING THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A MOUND OF SAND AND GROUND LOOPED. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE DID NOT REVEAL ANY REASON FOR LOSS OF FUEL FLOW AND ENGINE STOPPAGE.
Probable Cause:
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB FTW83LA034
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2024 20:06 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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