Amateur-built FLYING FLEA N83165 accident near Plymouth, Connecticut

Probable cause

A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB analysis

Witnesses reported that they observed the pilot of the experimental, amateur-built airplane performing touch-and-go landings. The airplane flew for about 30 minutes before the engine lost power, and the airplane crashed into trees. The pilot did not recall the accident. Examination of the airframe did not reveal any anomalies. Fuel was observed in the fuel tank, and an examination of the fuel system did not reveal any fuel contamination. Although the wreckage examination revealed that the loss of engine power was likely not related to fuel quantity or fuel contamination, no additional examination of the engine was performed; thus, the reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA17LA007 for the full record.