Pilot Debrief

GLOBE GC-1B near Grants, NM — 2010-10-30

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Date
2010-10-30
Location
Grants, NM, USA
Airport
GNT
Aircraft
GLOBE GC-1B
Registration
N3249K
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Takeoff roll

Probable cause

The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot purchased the airplane two days prior to the accident and was ferrying it back to his home airport. He serviced the airplane with 26 gallons of fuel at the first refueling stop, and shortly after takeoff, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing when he was unable to regain sufficient engine power. Examination of the engine revealed the carburetor bowl and engine-driven fuel pump fuel screens were clean with no visible contaminants. The engine was not able to be run due to impact damage; however, thumb compression and valve train continuity was confirmed to all cylinders.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have aborted takeoff after engine sputtered.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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