Accident Gulfstream American AA-5A Cheetah N26934, Sunday 10 September 2000

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Date:	Sunday 10 September 2000
Time:	18:15 LT
Type:	Gulfstream American AA-5A Cheetah
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N26934
MSN:	AA5A-0820
Total airframe hrs:	1484 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O32O-E2G
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	St. Augustine, FL - United States of America
Phase:	Take off
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	(KSGJ)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that the engine sputtered shortly after takeoff. The pilot initiated an emergency landing to the runway. The airplane collided with the runway during the attempted forced landing. The post-crash examination of the airplane discovered evidence of rust and water in the fuel boost pump. A subsequent functional check of the engine was also accomplished.

Probable Cause: The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.

Accident investigation: