N2355L

Substantial
None

Aero Works Aero Lite 103S/N: A-AWI-121702-127-R50

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 21, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA12CA371
Location
Lincolnton, NC
Event ID
20120530X02155
Coordinates
35.470832, -81.252777
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power due to fuel flow interruption, which resulted from a stuck carburetor bowl needle.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2355L
Make
AERO WORKS
Serial Number
A-AWI-121702-127-R50
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
Aero Lite 103SA03
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CARPENTER KENNETH F
Address
2524 WESTFORK TRL
Status
Deregistered
City
LINCOLNTON
State / Zip Code
NC 28092-5025
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA371