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NTSB investigation record

CHI93DET01

Completed

Carlson Sparrow ii· N6648Y

NTSB Report
Date
December 21, 1992
Location
Lafontaine, IN
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published October 25, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line which was caused by improper gasket sealing compound.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

Pilot experienced complete loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and made forced landing in plowed field. Airplane nosed over during landing rollout. The engine fuel line was found to be blocked by gasket sealing compound used in the fuel tank.

Source record

Factual narrative

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