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July 23, 1990 · David B Robertson Vari-Eze · N45DR
Cincinnati, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 2 unknown outcomes
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Aircraft
David B Robertson Vari-Eze
Tail Number
N45DR
Operator
David B Robertson
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
NYC90FA169
AFTER TAKEOFF, AT APRX 300 FT AGL, THE ENGINE LOSS POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE INTO A RACE TRACK PARKING LOT, AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK WOODEN FENCES AND A TREE LINE. THE ENGINE HAD A HISTORY OF RUNNING HOT. A NYLON FITTING IN THE MAIN FUEL LINE WAS FOUND TO BE CROSS THREADED, AND TEFLON TAPE HAD BEEN USED AS A SEAL AROUND THE THREADS. THE NYLON FITTING WAS LOOSE, AND THE SEAL DETERIORATED WHICH ALLOWED AIR TO BE SUCKED INTO THE LINE.
NTSB Probable Cause
A POWER LOSS DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A FUEL LINE FITTING AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION.
Full Narrative
AFTER TAKEOFF, AT APRX 300 FT AGL, THE ENGINE LOSS POWER. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE INTO A RACE TRACK PARKING LOT, AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK WOODEN FENCES AND A TREE LINE. THE ENGINE HAD A HISTORY OF RUNNING HOT. A NYLON FITTING IN THE MAIN FUEL LINE WAS FOUND TO BE CROSS THREADED, AND TEFLON TAPE HAD BEEN USED AS A SEAL AROUND THE THREADS. THE NYLON FITTING WAS LOOSE, AND THE SEAL DETERIORATED WHICH ALLOWED AIR TO BE SUCKED INTO THE LINE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavid B Robertson Vari-Eze
Tail NumberN45DR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorDavid B Robertson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 2 unknown outcomes
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:33
Weather SourceWFAC