Crash location | 30.423889°N, 87.777500°W |
Nearest city | Magnolia Springs, AL
30.399642°N, 87.776100°W 1.7 miles away |
Tail number | N92095 |
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Accident date | 26 Jul 2008 |
Aircraft type | Grimes Barry R Chinook Plus Two |
Additional details: | None |
The amateur-built Chinook Plus Two airplane experienced a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, at an altitude of 750 feet. The non-certificated pilot prepared for a forced landing to a soybean field and added two notches of flaps. As the airplane touched down, it rolled approximately 40 feet and nosed over, substantially damaging the fuselage. Examination of the fuel pump revealed the ceramic gears were jammed.
The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of the fuel pump.