SHELLMAN, GA, USA
N7771V
Rockwell S2R
PLT WAS EN ROUTE TO AIRSTRIP AFTER SPRAY RUN WHEN HE SMELLED SMOKE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE ENGINE SURGED AND LOST POWER. PLT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD AS FLAMES FROM ENGINE AREA BECAME VISIBLE. ACFT DAMAGED BY POST-LANDING FIRE. INVESTIGATION DISCLOSED TANK-TO-CARBURETOR FUEL LINE FITTING SEPARATED.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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