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June 8, 1995 · Boeing D75N1 · N53232

Fayetteville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fayetteville, GA
Aircraft
Boeing D75N1
Tail Number
N53232
Operator
St Julien James R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL95LA107

THE PILOT REPORTED A GRADUAL REDUCTION IN ENGINE POWER DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB. WHILE MANEUVERING FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING, THE ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TREES. THE SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE CARBURETOR FLOAT NEEDLE ASSEMBLY WAS TIGHTER THAN NORMAL IN THE SEAT ASSEMBLY.

NTSB Probable Cause

A MALFUNCTION OF THE CARBURETOR NEEDLE VALVE WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE.

Full Narrative

On June 8, 1995, at 1830 eastern daylight time, a Boeing D75N1, N53232, collided with a tree during a takeoff attempt from a private airstrip near Fayetteville, Georgia. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage; the pilot received serious injuries, and the passenger received minor injuries. According to the pilot, he landed at Willow Park Airstrip, and had been on the ground thirty minutes before he attempted the takeoff. As the pilot taxied for the takeoff, he completed a magneto check. The pilot stated that he departed runway 27 and climbed to approximately 200 feet above ground level. During the initial climb, the engine Rpm dropped to 1500, and the pilot executed a left turn for an emergency landing in an open field. While maneuvering for the emergency landing, the engine rpm dropped to 1100, and then the engine quit. The aircraft lost altitude and collided with trees. An examination of the aircraft fuel system revealed a positive fuel flow to the gascolator. However, no fuel was found from the gascolator to the inlet of the carburetor. The carburetor fuel bowl was found to be full of fuel. According to a repair facility that specialized in D75N1 repairs, and an engineer from the Federal Aviation Administration powerplant division, the fuel system conditions revealed during the aircraft examination were indicative of a carburetor float needle valve assembly malfunction. Examination of the float needle valve and seat assemblies revealed that the float needle valve was tighter than normal in the seat assembly.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportWillow Pond (1nm WSW)
Runway27
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing D75N1
Tail NumberN53232
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSt Julien James R
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W670-6 · Reciprocating · 220
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 8 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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