N3000G is a 1959 Forney F-1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Cont Motor C90 series rated at 95 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Brooklyn, NY. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 1959. It has been registered to its current owner since Dec 2014. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 67 years old
- 1 of 50 Forney F-1
2014
1959
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Shortly after takeoff, during initial climb out, the pilot noted a decrease in engine performance and that the airplane was unable to climb or maintain altitude. After unsuccessfully attempting to troubleshoot the issue, he performed a forced landing in field that was populated by solar panels. During the landing the airplane struck several of the solar panels, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed the presence of water and other contaminates in the gascolator, carburetor bowl, carburetor inlet screen, and engine-driven fuel pump. The examination did not otherwise discover evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that while he performed his preflight inspection, which included sampling fuel from the airplane’s the header fuel tank, he historically always had difficulty with water in the fuel, specifically from the header tank and gascolator. Given this information it is likely that the partial loss of engine power the pilot experienced during the climb was due to contamination of the engine’s fuel supply with water and debris.
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