NONE · TECNAM P2002 SIERRA · 2012-06-30 · Watsonville, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR12LA281
Event ID
20120630X73955
Type
Accident
Date
2012-06-30
Location
Watsonville, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.949375, -121.719245
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
TECNAM
Model
P2002 SIERRA
Registration
N308TA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the blockage of the carburetor’s main jet by deteriorated float material. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel.