Originally Posted by
B2N2
If anything it shows you that an accident has many facets and can be days or weeks or months in the making.
None of the following are a clear cause but have contributed in a small part
- low time on type
- tall grass preventing use of full length
- gusty wind conditions
- questionable turns right after take off
It is interesting the carburettor float coating was cracked. There have been a number of accidents involving Tigers over the years following unexplained engine failures. Have a read of this article, also note CASA have not issued any airworthiness advices to the best of my knowledge.
If you have a crack in the varnish, fuel can get into the cork, as it heats up it will expand and may result in the float sticking causing a rich or lean mixture.
