TAMPA, FL, USA
N41141
PIPER J5A
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE HE WAS ON A VFR FLIGHT. HE STATED THAT HE APPLIED CARBURETOR HEAT AS WELL AS OTHER MEASURES TO RESTORE POWER. THE MALFUNCTION PERSISTED, AND THE PLANE WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED DURING A FORCED LANDING ABOUT ONE MILE FROM THE DESTINATION AIRPORT. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF A MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OF FAILURE BEFORE THE FORCED LANDING. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE HAD 7.5 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE HEADER FUEL TANK WHEN HE DEPARTED PLANT CITY, FLORIDA. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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