N2355L – Aero Works Aero Lite 103 – 2012-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

On May 21, 2012, a Aero Works Aero Lite 103 (N2355L) was involved in an incident near Lincolnton, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The loss of engine power due to fuel flow interruption, which resulted from a stuck carburetor bowl needle.

The pilot stated that he taxied to the end of the runway, conducted a run up, and prepared for takeoff. He said that the airplane developed full power during the initial climb, but began to lose power at approximately 300 feet above ground level. He made a 180-degree turn back towards the runway, but was unable to make it to the airport. He made an off field emergency landing which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. During an examination of the engine, the carburetor bowl needle was found stuck in the closed position. The pilot did not report any flight control malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA12CA371. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2355L.