On May 31, 1987, a Piper PA-24-250 (registration N7744P) operated by Robert Campbell was involved in an aviation accident near Monticello, UT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot performed an emergency landing after a burning smell and subsequent fuel pressure loss. Post-crash examination revealed a deteriorated fuel pressure line with holes caused by heat exposure from the exhaust system.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported that shortly after departure, a passenger detected a burning odor. The pilot circled the airport and assessed that the flight could continue. However, a short time later, the burning smell returned and was followed by a loss of fuel pressure. The pilot then executed an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the landing.
Post-Crash Examination
Examination of the engine after the accident revealed that the fuel pressure line between the carburetor and the firewall was in a deteriorated condition and had several holes. The deterioration was located in a portion of the line that is exposed to heat from the exhaust system.
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