On January 8, 1985, a Cessna C207 (registration N91046) was involved in an aviation accident near North East, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot reported that the loss of power occurred due to a failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, and a blockage in the fuel line prevented the auxiliary fuel pump from operating normally. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft was damaged during a forced landing in a grape vineyard after a total power loss on approach to Erie International Airport. The pilot cited failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and a fuel line blockage.
Incident
An aircraft sustained damage during a forced landing in a grape vineyard. The pilot reported that a total loss of power occurred while on approach to Erie International Airport, at an altitude of approximately 3,200 feet MSL.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, the loss of power was due to a failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. The pilot performed emergency procedures and was able to regain partial power, but it was insufficient to maintain altitude. The pilot further stated that a blockage in the fuel line prevented the auxiliary fuel pump from operating normally.
Damage
The aircraft was damaged during the subsequent forced landing in the grape vineyard. No other details regarding the extent of damage were provided.
Probable cause
The pilot reported that the loss of power occurred due to a failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, and a blockage in the fuel line prevented the auxiliary fuel pump from operating normally.
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