Dickinson FISHER CLASSIC N6292B

Summary

On 25 May 1996 at about 19:40 local time, a Dickinson FISHER CLASSIC registered N6292B was involved in an accident near Mooresville, Indiana, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

25 May 1996 at 19:40

Classification

Accident

Location

Mooresville, Indiana, United States

Coordinates

39.6096, -86.3708

Aircraft

Dickinson FISHER CLASSIC

Registration

N6292B

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CHI96LA178

1 person had minor injuries.

the pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from the trees, and had made an improper in-flight decision when he got to far from a suitable landing area. The reason for the loss of power failure was undetermined.

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The pilot reported that it was the first flight of his home built airplane. The airframe was new but he bought a used engine which had 211 total hours on it. The aircraft had not been inspected for airworthiness by the FAA and had not been certified prior to the first flight. The pilot reported that he climbed to 700 feet AGL and flew for 12 minutes, and then the engine quit. He reported that he could not get to an open field and landed in a wooded area. The airplane landed in the trees which cushioned the impact with the ground. The examination of the aircraft revealed that the engine had not seized. The prop was rotated and the engine exhibited continuity. The engine was examined and no discrepancies were noted. The fuel tank was inspected and no discrepancies were found. The fuel pump was inspected and it was determined that the pump was an aviation fuel pump with the designed 'weep hole.' The fuel pump's inlet and impulse hoses had sharp bends in them.

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