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October 28, 2010 · Cessna 177RG · N33224

Bedford, KY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bedford, KY
Aircraft
Cessna 177RG
Tail Number
N33224
Operator
Panama City Beach Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA047

The pilot stated that he filled the airplane's fuel tanks with full fuel prior to departing on the cross-country flight. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, at an altitude of 3,000 feet above ground level, the engine suddenly stopped producing power. The pilot checked the fuel mixture and fuel selector settings and attempted to restore engine power but was unsuccessful. He maneuvered the airplane for a forced landing in a field and landed with the gear in the retracted position, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane's fuselage. Postaccident examination of the engine compartment by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the flexible fuel hose that connects to the inlet fitting of the servo fuel injector was separated from the inlet fitting. No damage to any portion of the fitting or to the B-nut, or to the threads of the fitting or B-nut was noted, and there was no evidence of torque seal putty on the B-nut. There was no provision for safety wire to secure the B-nut. The most recent annual inspection was performed approximately 7 flight hours since the inspection. The mechanic who performed the annual inspection stated to an FAA inspector that he did remove the separated line during the inspection to gain access to the fuel inlet screen. He further stated that about the time of the inspection he incorporated a process of applying purple colored torque seal putty on components that he disassembled or removed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he topped off the airplane's fuel tanks prior to departing on the cross country flight. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the engine suddenly "stopped producing power." The pilot checked the fuel mixture and fuel selector settings and attempted to restore engine power, but was unsuccessful. He maneuvered the airplane for a forced landing in a field and landed gear-up, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane's fuselage. Post-accident examination of the engine compartment by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the flexible fuel hose that connects to the inlet fitting of the servo fuel injector was separated from the inlet fitting. No damage to any portion of the fitting or to the B-nut, or to the threads of the fitting or B-nut was noted, and there was no evidence of torque seal putty on the B-nut. There was no provision for safety wire to secure the B-nut. The most recent annual inspection was performed on June 14, 2010, and the airplane had been operated approximately 7 hours since the inspection. The mechanic who performed the annual inspection stated to an FAA inspector that he did remove the separated line during the inspection to gain access to the fuel inlet screen. He further stated that about the time of the inspection, he incorporated a process of applying purple colored torque seal putty on components that he disassembled or removed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 177RG
Tail NumberN33224
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPanama City Beach Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 30 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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