[JYO] NTSB - N960CT Final Report
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- Date: Sun, 4 May 2003 13:13:01 EDT
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NTSB Identification: NYC02FA131. The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche
number DMS.14 CFR Part 91: General AviationAccident occurred Saturday, July
06, 2002 in Leesburg, VAAircraft: Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20C-1,
registration: N960CTInjuries: 1 Fatal, 1 Serious.
The passenger reported that the pilot departed the airport, completed a
touch-and go, and flew to a practice area. The passenger then flew two
clearing turns at 2,500 feet msl, and the pilot subsequently retook control
of the airplane and climbed to 3,000 feet msl. After the pilot leveled the
airplane about 2,900 feet msl, the engine lost all power. The pilot completed
emergency checklist items, but was unable to restart the engine. The pilot
then attempted a forced landing to a field. The airplane impacted in
residential area; left wing low, nose down, and slid about 100 feet. Aside
from a sooty number two cylinder, examination of the wreckage did not reveal
any discrepancies. After the initial examination, the engine was then
disassembled, and no discrepancies were observed. The fuel control unit,
injector lines, nozzles, manifold, magnetos, number two cylinder and piston,
and connecting rod, were all tested at the engine manufacturer's facility.
The fuel components and magnetos flowed and tested within specifications
respectively. The cause of the black sooty deposit within the number two
cylinder could not be determined; however, the deposit appeared to be over
normal combustion deposit.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of
this accident as follows: A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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