Accident · 2016-05-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-05-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- ANTONOV AN2 (N2AN)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum
Probable cause
The mechanic’s failure to inspect the fine fuel filter gascolator as required during the most recent inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
Source: NTSB case WPR16LA101Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Commercial | None | 77 | Class 2 (2015-09-21) | 3,350 total · 58 in this make/model |
| Pilot-rated passenger pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 44 | Class 3 (2011-07-29) | 4,000 total · 0 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.