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January 1, 1986 · Cessna 402C · N2404U
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Incident
Date
January 1, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 402C
Tail Number
N2404U
Operator
Trans Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA86IA052
THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING TOUCH & GO LANDING, AFTER HIS THIRD TAKEOFF, THE RT ENG LOST POWER & THE ACFT BEGAN TO DRIFT RIGHT, HE PULLED THE POWER OFF & LANDED GEAR UP IN THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 08. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT ENG REVEALED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE HIGH FUEL BOOST PUMP TO COME ON DURING NORMAL ENG OPERATION CREATING TOO HIGH OF A FUEL PRESSURE AND FLOODING OUT THE ENG.
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THE PLT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING TOUCH & GO LANDING, AFTER HIS THIRD TAKEOFF, THE RT ENG LOST POWER & THE ACFT BEGAN TO DRIFT RIGHT, HE PULLED THE POWER OFF & LANDED GEAR UP IN THE GRASS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF RWY 08. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT ENG REVEALED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH SHORTED OUT CAUSING THE HIGH FUEL BOOST PUMP TO COME ON DURING NORMAL ENG OPERATION CREATING TOO HIGH OF A FUEL PRESSURE AND FLOODING OUT THE ENG.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time16:46 EST
Nearest AirportFt Lauderdale Executive (0nm N)
Runway8
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 402C
Tail NumberN2404U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageMinor
OperatorTrans Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520VB · Reciprocating · 325
Seats10
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:47
Weather SourceWFAC