ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 45379
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| Date: | Thursday 31 October 2002 |
| Time: | 15:10 |
| Type: |  Beechcraft F33A Bonanza |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N3122K |
| MSN: | CE-1281 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1988 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3588 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520-BB37 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fernandina Bch, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fernandina Bch, FL (55J) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the airframe and powerplant mechanic passenger, the airplane was on a maintenance test flight. After takeoff the airplane climbed to 2,500 feet, and experienced a loss of engine power. Attempts by the pilot to restore engine power were unsuccessful. While attempting to return to the airport the airplane collided into a wooded area short of runway 22. The pilot and mechanic exited the airplane. The airplane was consumed by post-crash fire. During the on scene engine examination approximately eight ounces of water was drained from the fuel selector. Examination of the fuel strainer found rust on the strainer spring, and heat damage on the internal rubber components. Approximately three ounces of water was drained from the sump during the on scene examination. The engine was removed and sent to Teledyne Continental Motors for further examination.The internal examination of the fuel pump found it to be damaged in the post-crash fire. There were heavy deposits of lacquer found in the internal vanes of the fuel pump that operate the pumping action. The fuel manifold was flow tested and it was found to be within operating parameters. The engine driven fuel pump could not be tested because it would not rotate.
Probable Cause: Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20021104X05424&key=1
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Oct-2008 00:45 | ASN archive | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 09-Dec-2017 17:55 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Total occupants, Source, Narrative] |
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