Probable cause
A cracked fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was in cruise flight when the engine momentarily lost power before stopping completely. The pilot switched fuel tanks and turned on the carburetor heat, but the engine did not respond. The pilot noted that the fuel pressure gauge indicated zero. The pilot then conducted a forced landing in a nearby field. An initial examination of the engine did not reveal any abnormalities; however, a later inspection of the airplane and engine revealed that a fuel line was cracked. It is likely that the cracked fuel line prevented the fuel pump from drawing fuel from the tank, resulting in the loss of fuel pressure and the subsequent loss of engine power.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN12LA245 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 13, 2012
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Medina, Ohio
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
ZODIAC XL
- N-number
- N4337G
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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