On April 3, 1993, a Mooney M20E (registration N9337M) operated by Dawson, Charles was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Worth, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane fuel system was clogged with debris and the electrical fuel boost pump was not delivering sufficient quantities of fuel during high power settings. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During initial climb, an airplane lost engine power after reaching 50 feet AGL. The pilot executed a forced landing to rough terrain. Examination revealed a clogged fuel system and an insufficient electrical fuel boost pump.
Accident Overview
During the initial climb phase, the airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The aircraft had reached an altitude of 50 feet above the ground when the engine began to run rough, and the power decreased to a level that would not sustain the climb. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to available terrain, which was described as rough and uneven.
Examination Findings
An examination of the airplane after the incident revealed that the fuel system was clogged with debris. Additionally, the electrical fuel boost pump was not delivering sufficient quantities of fuel during high power settings.
Probable cause
The airplane fuel system was clogged with debris and the electrical fuel boost pump was not delivering sufficient quantities of fuel during high power settings.