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February 8, 2005 · Piper PA-32-300 · N364BW

Concord, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Concord, NC
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-300
Tail Number
N364BW
Operator
Package Express
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL05LA049

According to the pilot, during a cargo flight to Concord Regional Airport, North Carolina at an altitude of approximately 2000 feet, and 5 miles out from runway 20, the engine began to lose power. The pilot switched from the left main tank to the right main tank to regain engine power. Engine power was regained for a brief moment and then started to decrease again to 1000 rpm. The pilot switched from the right main tank to the auxiliary tip tanks, and noted no increase in engine power. The pilot contacted the Concord Regional Airport tower and informed them that the airplane was "going down." The airplane collided in a rock quarry approximately one mile from the approach end of runway 20. Post accident examination of the airplane revealed the engine was displaced aft. Post-accident examination of Fuel Pump model (RG17980D/M) serial # B-4766-3402 revealed that the fuel pump was repaired in the field during the life of the unit. The unit was shipped new prior to 1989. No record of overhaul or upgrade activity by the manufacturer was noted. No evidence of preventive maintenance was noted. Examination of the unit revealed severe wear to the rotor interface with the drive coupling, rubber seal material worn on rubber journal, severe wear to rotor seal. The inside diameter of the rotor seal was severely oversized, and compromised the sealing capability at the pump's drive end. This location revealed extensive leakage during testing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power due to the failure of the fuel pump which resulted in fuel starvation.

Full Narrative

On February 8, 2005, at 1812 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-300, N364BW, registered to Race City Aviation and operated by Package Express, collided into a rock quarry while maneuvering for a forced landing at Concord Regional Airport, Concord, North Carolina. The cargo flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Part 135 with a flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported minor injuries, and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight departed Wilmington, North Carolina, on February 8, 2005 at 1700. According to the pilot, during a cargo flight to Concord Regional Airport, North Carolina at an attitude of approximately 2000 feet, and 5 miles out from runway 20 the engine began to lose power. The pilot switched from the left main fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in an effort to regain engine power. Engine power was regained for a brief moment and then started to decrease again to 1000 rpm. The pilot switched from the right main tank to the auxiliary tip tanks, and noted no increase in engine power. The pilot contacted the Concord Regional Airport tower and informed them that the airplane was "going down." The airplane came to rest in a rock quarry approximately one mile from the approach end of runway 20. Post-accident examination of Fuel Pump model (RG17980D/M) serial # B-4766-3402 revealed that the fuel pump was repaired in the field during the life of the unit. The unit was shipped new prior to 1989. No record of overhaul or upgrade activity by the manufacturer was noted. No evidence of preventive maintenance was noted. Examination of the unit revealed an unapproved valve set screw, severe wear and damage to the rotor interface with the drive coupling, rubber seal material worn on rubber journal, severe wear to rotor seal. The inside diameter of the rotor seal was severely oversized, and compromised the sealing capability at the pumps drive end. This location revealed extensive leakage during testing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:12 EST
Nearest Airport5nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-300
Tail NumberN364BW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPackage Express
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-KIA5 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 7500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time22:16
Weather SourceWFAC

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