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January 3, 2008 · Costruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra · N26WR

Stevensville, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Stevensville, MD
Aircraft
Costruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra
Tail Number
N26WR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08LA034

While on short final approach the pilot reduced engine power to idle and the engine lost power. A forced landing was made in a field short of the runway and the airplane incurred substantial damage. Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, and a representative of the engine manufacturer revealed that the carburetor mixture and throttle stop were found to be out of adjustment. The Rotax maintenance manual requires checking of these adjustments during each 100-hour inspection.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with engine manufacturers requirements for carburetor adjustment during the 100-hour inspection.

Full Narrative

On January 3, 2008, at 1545 eastern standard time, a Costruzioni Aeronautiche Techna P2002 Sierra, certificated Light Sport airplane, N26WR, lost engine power during final approach and collided with the ground during the subsequent forced landing, at the Bay Bridge Airport (W29), Stevensville, Maryland. The airplane was substantially damaged. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight. The airplane was registered to and operated by CSP Leasing LLC under the provision of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The flight originated from W29 at 1440. The pilot stated that during approach to W29 he reported downwind, base, and then final to runway 29. At about 100 feet above ground level he reduced the engine power to idle and subsequently lost engine power. He then made an emergency landing in a field short of runway 29. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, and the engine's manufacturer revealed that there were 10 gallons of AVGAS in the wing tanks. During the examination of the engine the mechanical settings of the carburetor mixture and throttle stop were found to be out of adjustment. According to the Rotax maintenance manual the carburetor adjustments and synchronization should be checked at the 100-hour inspection. Review of the engine maintenance logbook revealed that the 100-hour inspection was conducted on December 17, 2007 at a Hobbs and total time of 113.4 hours, 19 flight hours before the accident. There were no recorded entries of the carburetor inspection or adjustment.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportBay Bridge (1nm)
Runway29
Runway Length2903 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche P2002 Sierra
Tail NumberN26WR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 95
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 11 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.65 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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