Moore STARDUSTER SA-300 N3168
15 October 2000 · Erwinna, Pennsylvania, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 15 October 2000 at about 21:48 local time, a Moore STARDUSTER SA-300 registered N3168 was involved in an accident near Erwinna, Pennsylvania, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 21:48
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Erwinna, Pennsylvania, United States
- Nearest airport
- Vansant Airport (9N1)
- Coordinates
- 40.4902, -75.0797
- Aircraft
- Moore STARDUSTER SA-300
- Registration
- N3168
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Erwinna → Pittstown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC01LA015
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot stated that during the initial climb in his amateur built airplane, about 1/4 mile from the airport, the engine lost all power. The pilot performed a forced landing into trees. He further stated that the takeoff was conducted with the fuel selector in the 'ACRO' position, and that tank contained 12 gallons of fuel. Examination of the engine by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did reveal any discrepancies that would have caused a total power loss. The inspector observed fuel in the carburetor, and it appeared absent of contamination. He noted that the fuel selector was in the 'OFF' position, but emergency personnel stated that they moved the selector to the 'OFF' position. Subsequently, the pilot examined the engine and did not find any discrepancies. The pilot stated that the engine was originally manufactured in 1943. It was last overhauled in 1983, and had 99 hours of operation since the last overhaul.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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