MEADVIEW, AZ, USA
N8348Z
PIPER PA-28RT-201
THE PILOT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AT APRX 100 FEET, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. HE THEN SWITCHED THE BOOST PUMPS FROM LOW TO HIGH AND THE ENGINE MOMENTARILY SURGED BEFORE LOSING POWER. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE WINGS DAMAGED. POST ACCIDENT ENGINE RUNUP REVEALED THAT WITH THE BOOST PUMP IN THE HIGH POSTION THE ENGINE RAN DOWN AND QUIT IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. THE EXACT REASON FOR THE FUEL RESTRICTION WAS NOT DETERMINED DURING SUBSEQUENT TESTING.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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