Pilot Debrief

QUAD CITY CHALLENGER near Geneva, AL — 2021-09-01

Final reportERA21LA347
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Date
2021-09-01
Location
Geneva, AL, USA
Airport
33J
Aircraft
QUAD CITY CHALLENGER
Registration
N1225G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he adjusted the engine carburation system on the airplane prior to the flight. While approaching to land, the pilot reduced power and the engine lost total power. The pilot made several attempts to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. The airplane lost altitude and was substantially damaged when it impacted the roof of a shed. During a postaccident engine examination, no mechanical anomalies were discovered internally within the engine. The carburetors were removed, and a small cut was discovered on a fuel line along with dry rot on the rubber boot for the front carburetor manifold. The engine then was removed and placed on another airframe for a test run. The test run was completed successfully with no anomalies noted. Based on these findings, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

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

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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