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September 6, 2012 · Piper PA-25-235 · N7655Z

Jasper, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 6, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jasper, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-25-235
Tail Number
N7655Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12LA622

During an aerial application flight, the engine started to lose power. The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing to a field. During the precautionary landing, he observed a fence and berm ahead and added power to go over the fence; however, the engine lost all power. During the forced landing, the airplane hit the fence. The postaccident engine examination revealed that a support bracket in the carburetor air box separated and entered the carburetor. The separated piece blocked the venturi and obstructed the airflow within the engine, resulting in the subsequent loss of engine power. An examination of the remaining engine and airframe systems revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power due to separation of a carburetor air box support bracket and subsequent airflow obstruction to the carburetor.

Full Narrative

On September 6, 2012, approximately 1700 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235, N7655Z, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Jasper, Missouri. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was owned and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 without a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The aerial application flight departed Lamar Municipal Airport (KLLU), Lamar, Missouri, approximately 1630. The pilot reported that while spreading turnip seeds, the engine started to lose power. The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing to the field. During the precautionary landing, he observed a fence and berm ahead so he added power to go over the fence; however, the engine lost all power. During the forced landing, the airplane hit a fence resulting in damage to the propeller, the left main landing gear, and substantial damage to the left wing spar. The postaccident engine examination revealed that a support bracket in the carburetor air box separated and entered the carburetor. The separated piece blocked the venturi and obstructed the airflow within the engine, resulting in the subsequent loss of engine power. An examination of the remaining engine and airframe systems revealed no anomalies. The last annual inspection was completed on September 3, 2012. According to the Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examine the airplane, this support bracket would not be included in the examination and work conducted for an annual inspection and would require the removal of the carburetor air box.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-25-235
Tail NumberN7655Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 32 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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