Summary
On March 13, 1994, a Piper PA-22-150 (N8645D) was involved in an accident near Olla, LA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL LINE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
On March 13, 1994, at 1734 central standard time, a Piper PA-22- 150, N8645D, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Olla, Louisiana. The private pilot received minor injuries, while his passenger escaped uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local area flight.
In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power, at less than 200 feet, while taking off. He further stated that he attempted to land one-half mile northeast of the airport in a field when the airplane clipped the top of trees and he lost control.
An examination of the aircraft by the FAA inspector found that the rear fuel line was plugged. The right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW94LA095. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8645D.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A BLOCKED FUEL LINE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On March 13, 1994, at 1734 central standard time, a Piper PA-22- 150, N8645D, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Olla, Louisiana. The private pilot received minor injuries, while his passenger escaped uninjured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local area flight.
In an interview with a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, the pilot stated the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power, at less than 200 feet, while taking off. He further stated that he attempted to land one-half mile northeast of the airport in a field when the airplane clipped the top of trees and he lost control.
An examination of the aircraft by the FAA inspector found that the rear fuel line was plugged. The right fuel tank contained 10 gallons of fuel.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA095