Preliminary Information on Fatal Plane Crash Released

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by FOX Charlotte

Story Created: Oct 9, 2012 at 6:01 PM EDT

Story Updated: Oct 9, 2012 at 6:01 PM EDT

SALISBURY, N.C. -- The National Transportation and Safety Board has released preliminary information on the Rowan County fatal plane crash on September 30.

At around 5:56 p.m., the Rowan County Sher riff's Department received several calls regarding a small plane that crashed in the area. The plane, described as a Keuthan Buccaneer II, N710WP, was substantially damaged following a forced landing near Granite Quarry, North Carolina.

The plane was registered and operated by the private pilot as a personal flight.

A witness observed the pilot refuel the airplane with automotive gasoline and leave the airport about one hour prior to the accident. Witnesses observed the engine lose power and the airplane descended and crashed in a rural area about five miles from RUQ.

Federal Aviation Administration inspectors responded to the accident site and examined the wreckage. The inspector confirmed substantial damage to the airframe. Flight control continuity was confirmed from the control surfaces to the cockpit. The engine propeller did not exhibit evidence of rotational damage. The main fuel tank was not breached and contained only residual fuel. Air bubbles were observed in the transparent fuel lines. There was no fuel in the line to the engine carburetors.

 

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