Pilot Debrief

BELLANCA 7ECA near La Porte, TX — 2021-10-30

Final reportCEN22LA027
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Date
2021-10-30
Location
La Porte, TX, USA
Airport
T41
Aircraft
BELLANCA 7ECA
Registration
N86612
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor float assembly.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while operating in the airport traffic pattern, the engine lost total power and he performed a forced landing, during which the airplane impacted fence poles and sustained substantial damage. Examination revealed that when the fuel valve was turned on, fuel ran continuously through the carburetor and out the bottom of the engine. Examination of the carburetor float assembly revealed a detached pontoon, which likely resulted in the loss of engine power due to excess fuel/flooding. The detached pontoon was an older brass style that was subject to service bulletins for replacement due to a history of mechanical failures.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents5

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