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| Date: | Monday 19 May 2003 |
| Time: | 11:20 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 175A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6989E |
| MSN: | 56489 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1960 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1200 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O300G |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ocean City, New Jersey -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ocean City, NJ (26N) |
| Wildwood-Cape May County Airport, NJ (WWD/KWWD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the initial climb, about 800 feet msl, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot made a 180-degree turn back toward the airport, but was unable to maintain altitude. He ditched the airplane in shallow water about 2 miles south of the airport. The pilot stated that it was possible that the airplane's single fuel vent was obstructed, which resulted in the power loss. Examination of the wreckage revealed that both fuel tanks contained fuel, and the fuel vent was not blocked. Examination of the engine did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions. Thumb compression and valve train continuity were obtained, and the engine initially started. However, it did not continue to run.
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC03LA109
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 13:40 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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