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Aviation accident NYC06LA070

MINR · Champion 7FC · 2006-02-18 · Dover-Foxcroft, ME, USA

Event

NTSB number
NYC06LA070
Event ID
20060315X00307
Type
Accident
Date
2006-02-18
Location
Dover-Foxcroft, ME, USA
Coordinates
44.694839, -69.382255

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Champion
Model
7FC
Registration
N7694E
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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