Aviation Accident Summary CHI91LA298

SUNSET HILLS, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N96905

TAYLORCRAFT BC-12D

Analysis

THE PILOT REPORTED A COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE, AND MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A PARKING LOT, STRIKING TWO PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED CARS. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM DISCLOSED A FUEL LINE CLOGGED WITH A MATERIAL BELIEVED TO BE GASKET SEALANT. THE BLOCKED LINE PREVENTED FUEL FROM FLOWING TO THE CARBURETOR. THE PILOT RECENTLY PURCHASED THE AIRPLANE AND COULD OFFER NO EXPLANATION FOR THE PRESENCE OF FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE FUEL LINE.

Probable Cause and Findings

A BLOCKED FUEL SYSTEM LINE AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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