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Accident · Destroyed

FAA accident report · Crowder Michael H SONEX · Waxhaw, NC · September 6, 2013

Date: September 6, 2013 · 14:45 local
Place: Waxhaw, NC
Phase of flight: Cruise/Level Flight
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Destroyed
Aircraft: N293SX
NTSB investigation: NTSBERA13LA405
Reported as: Crowder Michael H Sonex
Reported engine: JABIRU 3300
People aboard: 1
Fatal injuries: 0
Other injuries: 1
Pilot’s certificate: Private pilot
Pilot’s flight hours: 315 total178 in this make and model3 in the last 90 days

N293SXRegistration cancelled Feb 12, 2014 · Crowder Michael H SONEXS/N 293 · Built 2008 Airframe modelCrowder Michael H SONEX Engine modelJabiru 3300Reciprocating

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What happened

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While at cruise alt of 3000' aircraft suffered engine failure at approximately 1440. Pilot attempted to reach N52 but crashed approximatrely one mile from airport. Pilot had departed kafp, where he purchased 5.6 gallons of fuel at 1400. Pilot suffered minor injuries.

As the FAA filed it

WHILE AT CRUISE ALT OF 3000' AIRCRAFT SUFFERED ENGINE FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 1440. PILOT ATTEMPTED TO REACH N52 BUT CRASHED APPROXIMATRELY ONE MILE FROM AIRPORT. PILOT HAD DEPARTED KAFP, WHERE HE PURCHASED 5.6 GALLONS OF FUEL AT 1400. PILOT SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB ERA13LA405Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaxhaw, NCThe pilot/owner/builder’s improper routing of the engine’s crankshaft position sensor cable next to the engine’s exhaust system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight.Sep 6, 2013 · Substantial damage