ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 131854
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| Date: | Sunday 28 November 1999 |
| Time: | 10:36 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | Larry Whitfield |
| Registration: | N7407J |
| MSN: | 2824772 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3440 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Olean, NY -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (0LE) |
| Dover, DE (0N4) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that after takeoff and initial climb, the engine 'began to spit and sputter', lost rpm, and would only produced partial power. The pilot performed a forced landing and the airplane collided with a pole, a guardrail, and a roadway. Examination of the engine and its accessories revealed no anomalies. Examination of the auxiliary fuel pump revealed ice in the filter area. The pump was thawed to room temperature and approximately 1 ounce of water was drained. Removal of the engine-driven fuel pump revealed water in the inlet and outlet sections. Disassembly of the pump revealed water in the pump diaphragm area. Records revealed the airplane was refueled the night before the accident flight and both the pilot and the passenger reported the preflight inspection was completed in approximately 5 minutes prior to takeoff.
Probable Cause: the loss of engine power from water-contaminated fuel due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD00LA008
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Dec-2016 19:25 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 14-Dec-2017 09:48 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 07-Apr-2024 16:44 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative, Category, Accident report] |
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