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December 29, 1989 · Morrisey 2150A · N5145V
Winston Salem, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 1989
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Winston Salem, NC
Aircraft
Morrisey 2150A
Tail Number
N5145V
Operator
Neal a Self
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL90LA047
ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER LOSS. HIS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE FAILED & THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA. A WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE LEFT FUEL VENT WAS BLOCKED, WHICH RESTRICTED AND TERMINATED THE GRAVITY FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THIS BLOCKAGE WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE WING STRUCTURE. THE PILOT WAS OPERATING FROM THE LEFT FUEL TANK WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT.
NTSB Probable Cause
A BLOCKED FUEL VENT LINE, WHICH PREVENTED NORMAL FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF POWER.
Full Narrative
ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, THE PILOT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER LOSS. HIS ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE ENGINE FAILED & THE AIRPLANE CRASHED IN A WOODED AREA. A WRECKAGE EXAMINATION DISCLOSED THAT THE LEFT FUEL VENT WAS BLOCKED, WHICH RESTRICTED AND TERMINATED THE GRAVITY FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. THIS BLOCKAGE WAS LOCATED WITHIN THE WING STRUCTURE. THE PILOT WAS OPERATING FROM THE LEFT FUEL TANK WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMorrisey 2150A
Tail NumberN5145V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNeal a Self
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 27 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:45
Weather SourceWFAC