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March 5, 2000 · Alon Ercoupe · N6560Q

Osceola, IA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 2000
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Osceola, IA
Aircraft
Alon Ercoupe
Tail Number
N6560Q
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA086

The pilot reported there was about eight gallons of fuel in each of the wing tanks and about five gallons in the header tank. He reported everything appeared normal after he had conducted his preflight and the before takeoff checks. He reported, 'At about 250-300 feet above ground level the engine ceased to make any power.' The pilot was unable to restart the engine. The pilot elected to land in a bean field. The airplane nosed over in the field during landing rollout. Examination of the wreckage revealed the fuel line from the header tank to the gascolator was blocked prior to the firewall. The reason for the blockage was undetermined. No other anomalies with the airplane were found.

NTSB Probable Cause

fuel starvation due to an undetermined blockage in the fuel line from the header tank to the gascolator. Factors relating to this accident were the blocked fuel line and the rough terrain.

Full Narrative

On March 5, 2000, at 1406 central standard time, a Alon Ercoupe, N6560Q, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after a loss of engine power while on downwind after takeoff. The airplane landed in a bean field and nosed over. The commercial pilot and one passenger received minor injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 pleasure flight had departed Osceola Municipal Airport, Osceola, Iowa, on a local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported there was about eight gallons of fuel in each of the wing tanks and about five gallons in the header tank. He reported everything appeared normal after he had conducted his preflight and the before takeoff checks. He reported, "At about 250-300 feet above ground level the engine ceased to make any power." The pilot was unable to restart the engine. The pilot elected to land in a bean field. The airplane nosed over in the field during landing rollout. Examination of the wreckage revealed the fuel line from the header tank to the gascolator was restricted prior to the reaching the firewall. The reason for the blockage was undetermined. No other anomalies with the airplane were found.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:06 CST
Nearest AirportOSCEOLA (0nm)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAlon Ercoupe
Tail NumberN6560Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C-90-16F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:05
Weather SourceWFAC

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