At about 15:10 Alaska daylight time, a Bellanca 7GCBC lost power after takeoff and nosed over during the ensuing forced landing. No one was hurt. Inspectors removed the carburetor and found about 10 cc of rusty water, along with clean fuel, in the airplanes carburetor float bowl.
Oct. 3, Anchorage, Alaska / Bellanca Citabria
At about 15:10 Alaska daylight time, a Bellanca 7GCBC lost power after takeoff and nosed over during the ensuing forced landing. No one was hurt. Inspectors removed the carburetor and found about 10 cc of rusty water, along with clean fuel, in the airplanes carburetor float bowl....
Key Takeaways:
- A Bellanca 7GCBC aircraft experienced a power loss shortly after takeoff, resulting in a forced landing where it nosed over.
- Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
- Investigators determined the power loss was caused by approximately 10 cc of rusty water found mixed with fuel in the airplane's carburetor float bowl.
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