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August 3, 1983 · Goodyear FG1D · N62290
Crystal, MN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Crystal, MN
Aircraft
Goodyear FG1D
Tail Number
N62290
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83FER01
THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A LOUD 'MISFIRE', A FUTHER LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE & A DROP IN THE ENG RPM. WITH AN ESTIMATED 2000 FT OF RWY REMAINING, HE ELECT TO ABORT & USED HEAVY BRAKING ACTION IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP BEFORE REACHING A ROADWAY. HOWEVER, THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE RWY, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, IT NOSED OVER. AN INVISTIGATION REVEALED THAT A SPRING, P&W PN: 153003, IN THE IMPELLER FUEL FEED VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE ABSENCE OF SPRING TENSION ON THE AIR SIDE OF THE FUEL DIAPHRAM RESULTED IN A LOW METERED FUEL PRESSURE.
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THERE WAS A SLIGHT LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A LOUD 'MISFIRE', A FUTHER LOSS OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE & A DROP IN THE ENG RPM. WITH AN ESTIMATED 2000 FT OF RWY REMAINING, HE ELECT TO ABORT & USED HEAVY BRAKING ACTION IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP BEFORE REACHING A ROADWAY. HOWEVER, THE ACFT CONTINUED OFF THE RWY, AND SUBSEQUENTLY, IT NOSED OVER. AN INVISTIGATION REVEALED THAT A SPRING, P&W PN: 153003, IN THE IMPELLER FUEL FEED VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE ABSENCE OF SPRING TENSION ON THE AIR SIDE OF THE FUEL DIAPHRAM RESULTED IN A LOW METERED FUEL PRESSURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest AirportCRYSTAL (0nm N)
Runway31L
Runway Length3250 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGoodyear FG1D
Tail NumberN62290
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsP&W · R-2800-8W · Reciprocating · 2000
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg