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March 13, 1994 · Piper PA-22-150 · N8645D
Olla, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Olla, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22-150
Tail Number
N8645D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW94LA095
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE LOST ENGINE POWER DURING INITIAL CLIMB AT 200 FEET AGL. HE FURTHER REPORTED THAT DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK SOME TREES AND HE LOST CONTROL. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY A FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INSPECTOR REVEALED THAT THE REAR FUEL LINE WAS PLUGGED. THE RIGHT FUEL TANK CONTAINED 10 GALLONS OF FUEL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL LINE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Full Narrative
On March 13, 1994, at 1734 central standard time, a Piper PA-22- 150, N8645D, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Olla, Louisiana. The private pilot received minor injuries, while his passenger escaped uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local area flight. In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power, at less than 200 feet, while taking off. He further stated that he attempted to land one-half mile northeast of the airport in a field when the airplane clipped the top of trees and he lost control. An examination of the aircraft by the FAA inspector found that the rear fuel line was plugged. The right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:34 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22-150
Tail NumberN8645D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:48