Aviation Accident Summary FTW82DA153

BARTLESVILLE, OK, USA

Aircraft #1

N140SF

JURCA 3/4 SPITFIRE

Analysis

DURING INITIAL CLIMB ON THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE HOMEBUILT AIRCRAFT, THE ENGINE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED OFF THE AIRPORT AND DEMOLISHED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FUEL PUMP DRIVE DESIGNED BY THE BUILDER HAD FAILED.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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