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June 9, 2016 · Piper PA 28 180 · N7355W

Rowesville, SC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 9, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Rowesville, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA 28 180 (1963)
Tail Number
N7355W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA302

The pilot reported that about 20 minutes after takeoff the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot further reported that during the off airport forced landing the right aileron was substantially damaged. A post-accident examination revealed that the fuel line between the fuel transducer and the carburetor had failed. The manufacture and part number for the failed line was Strato Flex, P/N 111-6, respectively. The fuel line was installed as part of the J. P. Instruments EDM-700 engine monitoring system per the supplemental type certificate SA2586NM on May 01, 2002.

NTSB Probable Cause

The fuel line failure between the fuel transducer and the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced off airport landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that about 20 minutes after takeoff the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot further reported that during the off airport forced landing the right aileron was substantially damaged. A post-accident examination revealed that the fuel line between the fuel transducer and the carburetor had failed. The manufacture and part number for the failed line was Strato Flex, P/N 111-6, respectively. The fuel line was installed as part of the J. P. Instruments EDM-700 engine monitoring system per the supplemental type certificate SA2586NM on May 01, 2002.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 28 180
Tail NumberN7355W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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