BURLESON, TX, USA
N25236
LUSCOMBE 8A
THE AIRPLANE WAS ON DOWNWIND WHEN THE PILOT PULLED ON THE CARBURETOR HEAT AND REDUCED THE RPM. WHEN HE REAPPLIED POWER, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE PILOT GOT THE AIRPLANE ON THE AIRPORT BUT HIT THE RIGHT WING AND TAILWHEEL ON THE AIRPORT BOUNDARY FENCE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A DIRT DAUBER NEST IN THE FUEL CAP VENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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