ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295795
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| Date: | Saturday 31 May 2003 |
| Time: | 14:00 LT |
| Type: |  Beechcraft C55 Baron |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N660K |
| MSN: | TE-34 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3165 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental IO-520 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Canby, OR -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Canby , OR (OR40) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airline transport pilot reported that the airplane experienced a dual engine failure just after takeoff from the 2,800-foot turf runway. Following the engine failure, the pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway, however, the airplane touched down in tall grass adjacent to the runway and slid to a stop. In a subsequent written statement, the pilot reported that he inadvertently initiated the takeoff with the fuel selectors in the auxiliary position. He reported that normally the airplane is operated (during the takeoff phase of flight) with the fuel selectors in the main tank position, but he became distracted during the preflight and failed to reconfigure the fuel system prior to takeoff. He further reported that the main fuel tanks contained sufficient fuel for the flight, however, the auxiliary tanks were almost empty. An FAA inspector examined the aircraft and reported that there were trace amounts of fuel in the aircraft's auxiliary fuel tanks.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA03LA090
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 12:58 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
| 08-Jun-2023 04:30 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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