Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 May 1971
Aircraft Type: Convair CV-240-14
Owner/operator: United States Department of Interior
Registration Number: N1015G
Location: Buhl, ID –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Component Affected: No. 2 EngineNo. 2 Engine
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A no. 2 engine lost power during climb due to a fuel system rupture caused by a diaphragm failure. The propeller was not feathered, and the pilot initiated a belly landing. This incident was likely a result of a failure to follow established procedures and emergency protocols.A no. 2 engine lost power during climb due to a fuel system rupture caused by a diaphragm failure. The propeller was not feathered, and the pilot initiated a belly landing. This incident was likely a result of a failure to follow established procedures and emergency protocols.
Description
The no. 2 engine lost power during climb due to a rupture in the fuel feed valve diaphragm. The propeller was not feathered and the pilot decided to carry out a belly landing. PROBABLE CAUSE: powerplant – fuel system: pumps miscellaneous acts,conditions – material failure pilot in command – failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc. miscellaneous acts,conditions – improper emergency procedures miscellaneous acts,conditions – intentional wheels-up partial power loss – partial loss of power – 1 engine
Primary Cause
Powerplant – Fuel System: Pumps, miscellaneous actsPowerplant – Fuel System: Pumps, miscellaneous actsShare on:
