ADA, OK, USA
N40HB
THORPE T-18
THE AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN STORED FOR 8 MONTHS WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUEL IN THE TANK. DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENG LOST POWER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PLT LOST CONTROL & THE ACFT IMPACTED THE GROUND AT A 45 DEG ANGLE. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT SOFTENED TANK SEALANT MATERIAL WAS OBSTRUCTING THE TANK STRAINER SCREEN.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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