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February 18, 2006 · Champion 7FC · N7694E

Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 18, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Aircraft
Champion 7FC
Tail Number
N7694E
Operator
Stephen Larrabee
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06LA070

As the airplane reached an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet above ground level after takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot unsuccessfully attempted to restart the engine, and then made a forced landing. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees and then the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies. The pilot reported to an FAA inspector that he removed the gascolator fuel bowl after the accident, and observed ice in the bottom. He also reported that he performed a complete preflight inspection prior to takeoff.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.

Full Narrative

On February 18, 2006, at 1015 eastern standard time, a Champion 7FC, N7694E, was substantially damaged, while executing a forced landing after takeoff from Charles A. Chase Jr. Memorial Field Airport (44B), Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, as the airplane reached an altitude of approximately 1,000 feet after takeoff from runway 27, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted, unsuccessfully, to restart the engine, then prepared for a forced landing. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted trees and then the ground. Examination of the airplane by the FAA inspector revealed both fuel tanks were breached, however they were both one-forth full. The fuel was drained and no contamination was noted. The engine was rotated at the propeller flange and compression, and valve train continuity was confirmed on all cylinders. Examination of the carburetor revealed fuel in the accelerator pump, and the inlet screen contained no contamination. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he removed the gascolator fuel bowl after the accident, and observed ice in the bottom. He also reported that he performed a complete preflight inspection prior to takeoff. The weather reported at Bangor International Airport (BGR), Bangor, Maine, at 0953, included winds from 270 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots, 10 miles visibility, broken clouds at 3,000 feet, overcast clouds at 4,000 feet, temperature 16 degrees Fahrenheit, dew point -2 degrees Fahrenheit, and an altimeter setting of 29.89 inches Mercury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EST
Nearest AirportCharles Chase Jr. Memorial (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftChampion 7FC
Tail NumberN7694E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStephen Larrabee
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85-12 · Reciprocating · 95
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / -2 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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