Pilot Debrief

Hawker Sea Fury TMK 20 near Reno, NV — 2008-08-20

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Date
2008-08-20
Location
Reno, NV, USA
Airport
4sd
Aircraft
Hawker Sea Fury TMK 20
Registration
N51SF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A ruptured center balance diaphragm that resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach and subsequent forced landing on a desert floor.

NTSB narrative

After installing a new carburetor on the airplane, a flight check was performed. No discrepancies were noted with the run-up or takeoff; however, on final approach, the engine lost power. The pilot had to maneuver the airplane away from the ILS during the forced landing on the desert floor. The tail section separated at the empennage, as well as propeller and leading edge damage to both wings. An inspection of the carburetor revealed that the center balance diaphragm (part number 366999) had ruptured, which allowed fuel into the air passages and forced the engine to lose power.

NTSB coding

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