Casualties unknown

Dual Engine Failure Forces Landing on Road, Aircraft Strikes Abandoned Car (N27332)

Agua Caliente, CA, US

On June 29, 1988, a Cessna 414A (registration N27332) was involved in an aviation accident near Agua Caliente, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a cross-country flight, both engines failed due to partially blocked fuel lines. The pilot executed a forced landing on a road, where the aircraft struck an abandoned car and collided with terrain.

Incident

During a cross-country flight, the right engine began to run rough. The pilot feathered the propeller and turned toward the airport to land. En route, the left engine also began to run rough. Unable to reach the airport, the pilot performed a forced landing on a road. During the landing roll, the airplane struck an abandoned car and subsequently collided with the terrain.

Findings

Inspection of the engines revealed that the fuel lines to both engines were partially blocked by an unknown substance.

Background

The pilot reported that in the months prior to the incident, the left engine had lost power at least four or five times. After each occurrence, a mechanic inspected the engine. The problems identified ranged from a clogged oil separator to low fuel pressure, which was corrected by replacing various hoses.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26008. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.