STURDEVANT, WI, USA
N54314
WHEELER GOLD WING
THIS AIRCRAFT FORCE LANDED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED WHEN THE WING STRUCK THE SHOULDER OF A DITCH DURING THE LANDING. AN EXAMINATION OF THE ENGINE AFTER THE ACCIDENT REVEALED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED (NOT IN ACCORDANCE TO THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS). ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER, THE FUEL PUMP AS INSTALLED ON THIS HOMEBUILT WOULD QUIT OPERATING BECAUSE THE PUMP WAS MOUNTED BELOW THE IMPULSE NIPPLE OF THE ENGINE. ALSO, THE PRIMER SYSTEM FOR THIS ENGINE ALLOWED AIR TO LEAK INTO A FUEL LINE SUPPLYING FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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