ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 288950
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| Date: | Tuesday 16 August 2011 |
| Time: | 09:00 LT |
| Type: |  Quad City Challenger II |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N979JP |
| MSN: | CH2-0699-CW-1889 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 92 hours |
| Engine model: | Hirth 2706 Series |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Granbury, Texas -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Granbury Regional Airport, TX (KGDJ) |
| Granbury Regional Airport, TX (KGDJ) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilots noted a decrease in engine performance during the initial climb, and the airplane began to descend. The airplane subsequently stalled about 10 to 15 feet above ground level and impacted terrain. An examination of the airplane showed that plastic 'Y†connectors in the fuel lines were cracked and leaking. The cracked and leaking connectors in the fuel lines would have caused decreased fuel flow to the engine and are consistent with the reported loss in engine performance. Postaccident examination revealed no other preimpact malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CEN11LA568
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Oct-2022 08:02 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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