Pilot Debrief

FLEET FLEET 16B near Marion, TX — 2011-12-30

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Date
2011-12-30
Location
Marion, TX, USA
Airport
1TE4
Aircraft
FLEET FLEET 16B
Registration
N9753L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Maneuvering

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a piece of metal in the fuel line, which blocked fuel flow to the engine.

NTSB narrative

During the local flight, the airplane’s engine began to surge and then experienced a total loss of power. The pilot attempted a forced landing in a nearby field. However, during the forced landing, the airplane impacted a tree and subsequently came to rest inverted. The pilot reported that when he drained the fuel tank after the accident he found a piece of welding slag in the fuel line, which blocked the flow of fuel to the engine.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Fuel management
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked fuel line for obstructions before flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 4 docket documents
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Docket documents4

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