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April 24, 1989 · Piper PA-22 · N840A
Truckee, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 24, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Truckee, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-22
Tail Number
N840A
Operator
Steve Wandt
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA171
A CONVERSION ENG HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ACFT. THE PLT SAID THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING THE INITIAL GROUND RUNUP. IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFTOFF, THE ENG LOST ALL POWER. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A 180 DEGREE TURN AND GET THE ACFT BACK ON THE AIRPORT BUT THE LANDING WAS HARD. POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION INDICATED FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL PUMP IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF FUEL LINES BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHO INSTALLED THE ENGINE.
Full Narrative
A CONVERSION ENG HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN THE ACFT. THE PLT SAID THE ENG OPERATED NORMALLY DURING THE INITIAL GROUND RUNUP. IMMEDIATELY AFTER LIFTOFF, THE ENG LOST ALL POWER. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO MAKE A 180 DEGREE TURN AND GET THE ACFT BACK ON THE AIRPORT BUT THE LANDING WAS HARD. POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION INDICATED FUEL LINES FROM THE FUEL PUMP IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportTucker-Tahoe (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length6400 ft
Runway Width110 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-22
Tail NumberN840A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSteve Wandt
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A3A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt, gusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO