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March 30, 2022 · Robinson Michael E COZY MARK IV · N294MV

Tucson, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 30, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Tucson, AZ
Aircraft
Robinson Michael E COZY MARK IV (2016)
Tail Number
N294MV
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR22LA138

During a local flight, the pilot was maneuvering the amateur-built experimental airplane to final approach in the traffic pattern when the engine lost total power. The pilot noticed that the propeller was not windmilling and attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, the airplane impacted trees about 1,000 ft short of the runway threshold and sustained substantial damage to both wings. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. However, examination of the fuel system revealed a clogged fuel filter on the left fuel line and a partially clogged fuel filter on the right fuel line. The pilot stated that he had the left fuel tank selected at the time of the accident. Laboratory spectrum analysis determined the material clogging the fuel filters was consistent with an epoxide used in resins and sealants. Although the spectrum of the clogging material did not match that of an uncured sample of the sealant used during manufacture of the airplane, this was likely due to the cured state of the clogging material. The epoxide likely deteriorated, with the fragments becoming loose and clogging the fuel filters.

NTSB Probable Cause

The total loss of engine power during an approach due to clogged fuel filters, which resulted from an epoxide sealant used in manufacture of the airplane deteriorating and clogging the fuel filter.

Full Narrative

On March 30, 2022, about 1330 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built Cozy Mark IV, airplane, N294MV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tucson, Arizona. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the base turn to final, while descending at idle power, he noticed that the alternator indicator light was flashing and that there were no indications of engine rpm or manifold pressure. He further reported that there was no roughness or abnormal noise associated with the loss of power. The pilot immediately switched fuel tanks, confirmed that the boost pump was on, and noticed that the propeller was not windmilling. He attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. Subsequently, the airplane impacted trees about 1,000 ft short of the runway threshold and sustained substantial damage to both wings. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. However, examination of the fuel system revealed a clogged fuel filter on the left fuel line from the left fuel tank to the engine. The fuel filter on the right fuel line also had contamination but was only partially clogged. The pilot stated that he had the left fuel tank selected at the time of the accident and normally selects it while flying in the traffic pattern. A sample of the material that clogged the fuel filter was sent to the National Transportation Safety Board Materials Laboratory for analysis along with samples of two types of foams and uncured sealant material used in building the airplane for comparison. Spectrum analysis of the clogging material determined that its spectrum was consistent with an epoxide. A spectral library search found matches to several epoxy resins and sealants. The material sample did not match any of the samples submitted for comparison including the uncured sealant sample. However, the clogging material was noted to have cured based on its appearance and the similarities to the spectral matches found in the library search.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 MST
Nearest AirportRyan Field Airport (0.5nm NE)
Runway24R
Runway Length4900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson Michael E COZY MARK IV
Tail NumberN294MV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · Basc · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 F
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:34
Weather SourceWFAC

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