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| Date: | Wednesday 23 August 2000 |
| Time: | 09:30 LT |
| Type: |  SIAI-Marchetti SF260B |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N800RH |
| MSN: | 11-02 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1763 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO540D4A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Meridianville, AL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (M82) |
| Lincoln, NE (KLNK) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that upon departure, while climbing through an altitude of about 50 to 70 feet above ground level, the engine suddenly ceased operating, with no prior warning. He further stated that he switched the fuel tank selector switch from the right fuel tank to the left one, but the engine did not restart, so he executed a forced landing in an open area. During the emergency landing the engine suddenly started, but the left wing and tail section struck a metal structure, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. Witnesses stated that they observed the takeoff, and the engine sounded as if it was developing full power but shortly after takeoff it sounded rough for a brief period, and then ceased operating. The FAA inspector who conducted the post accident examination said that he checked the airplane's fuel tanks and found 1/4 inch of water in the right tank drain. The inspector further stated that the engine was operated for a period of about 5 minutes and it operated normally with no loss of power.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel contamination going undetected, which resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft during the emergency landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA00LA244
History of this aircraft
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| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 03-May-2024 08:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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