Pilot Debrief

Smith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II near Deatville, AL — 2008-09-05

Final reportMIA08CA183
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Date
2008-09-05
Location
Deatville, AL, USA
Airport
NONE
Aircraft
Smith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II
Registration
N8188F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the amateur-built Kit Fox II had been trouble-shooting an intermittent engine problem. He completed replacing the fuel hoses from the fuel tank to the carburetors. The in-line fuel filters were not installed at that time. The pilot elected to fly to a private airstrip that was 20 minutes away. Upon his return flight from the private strip, during initial climb, the engine experienced a partial loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing into an area of small pine trees. The postaccident examination revealed that debris was lodged in the fuel inlet port of the carburetor, preventing normal operation.

NTSB coding

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