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August 7, 1994 · Stulp Starduster SA 300 Starduster · N2091

Ottawa, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 7, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Ottawa, OH
Aircraft
Stulp Starduster SA 300 Starduster
Tail Number
N2091
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC94LA158

THE PILOT CLIMBED TO 1500 FEET AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN HE NOTICED THE FUEL PRESSURE DECREASE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE DID NOT LOSE TOTAL POWER, THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH POWER TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT. THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING INTO A CORN FIELD. THE FAA INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT, FINDING THE GASCOLATOR FUEL SCREEN WAS RUST COVERED AND THE FUEL DOWNSTREAM OF THE GASCOLATOR WAS 'CLOUDY AND FLOW WAS RESTRICTED'.

NTSB Probable Cause

inadequate maintenance which resulted in a corroded gascolator fuel screen restriction fuel flow and resulted in fuel starvation.

Full Narrative

On August 7, 1994 about 1430 eastern daylight time, N2091, a Stulp, Starduster Too SA300 experimental airplane, lost engine power, and initiated a forced landing in Ottawa, Ohio. Visual meteorological conditions existed. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The departure point was Putnum County Airport in Ottawa. The local flight was operated under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the FAA, the pilot was at 1000 feet AGL when he noticed the fuel pressure began to decrease and the engine began to lose power. Although the engine did not lose total power, there was not enough power to maintain flight. The pilot stated "Lost fuel pressure then RPM's, set up for an emergency landing. I headed into the wind west to land. I saw what looked like a good place to set down but I was dropping to fast in over a river. I was worried about power lines, I had a little power in the engine, so I picked a second (landing) spot. (The aircraft) started losing power, and air speed so had to take the cornfield before the airplane would stall out." The aircraft came to rest nosedown in a cornfield. The FAA examined the airplane and revealed the gascolator fuel screen was rust corroded and the fuel downstream of the gascolator was "cloudy" and the flow was restricted. According to the pilot the accident could have been prevented by not using fuel from a dirty, unfiltered personal fuel tank.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftStulp Starduster SA 300 Starduster
Tail NumberN2091
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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