Navion L-17B N4903E
14 May 2000 · Sharpsburg, Georgia, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 14 May 2000 at about 23:05 local time, a Navion L-17B registered N4903E was involved in an accident near Sharpsburg, Georgia, United States. 3 people were on board and one was seriously injured, 2 had minor injuries. 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 23:05
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Sharpsburg, Georgia, United States
- Coordinates
- 33.3801, -84.6493
- Aircraft
- Navion L-17B
- Registration
- N4903E
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Peachtree City → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- MIA00LA157
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Probable cause
Total loss of engine power due to debris (aluminum) from an undetermined source found in the engine-driven fuel pump cavity resulting in the shearing of the hollow pump fuel shaft, and subsequent forced landing to none suitable terrain.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot stated he had completed the after takeoff check, set the climb power, and started his crosswind turn at 1,400 feet when the engine quit. He initiated the emergency procedures with negative results, selected a forced landing area and made a distress call. He informed his passengers that he would not be able to make the forced landing area, and made a forced landing into the trees. Examination of the engine assembly and accessories revealed a failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Debris (aluminum) from an undetermined source was found in the engine-driven fuel pump cavity. This resulted in the shearing of the hollow pump fuel shaft, and subsequent forced landing to none suitable terrain.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Navion L-17B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2001 | Navion L-17B | Newaygo, Michigan, United States | - | Fatal | 1 |
| 7 May 1972 | Navion L-17B | Manchester, New Hampshire, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 19 Aug 1966 | Navion L-17B | Allentown Nj, New Jersey, United States | NY Wing CAP | No injuries | - |
| 24 Mar 1966 | Navion L-17B | Aroma Park Ill, Illinois, United States | FT Sheridan AR | Fatal | 3 |
| 16 Dec 1965 | Navion L-17B | Livermore Calif, California, United States | PAC Region CAP | No injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2000 | Ercoupe 415-C | Stockbridge, Georgia, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 4 Nov 2000 | Maule MX-7-180A | St. Marys, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Apr 2000 | Air Tractor AT-301 | Colquitt, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 20 Sep 2000 | Boeing 767-332ER | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | - | Serious injuries | - |
| 22 Apr 2000 | Cessna 150 | Waycross, Georgia, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 15 Aug 2000 | Piper PA-31-350 | Lumber City, Georgia, United States | - | Fatal | 3 |