Apr 17, 2003
Accident
Substantial Taft, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause
The partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing.
NTSB FTW03LA133