ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 360529
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| Date: | Sunday 1 May 1994 |
| Time: | 16:35 LT |
| Type: | Taylor OSPREY |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N323ET |
| MSN: | 1201 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 35 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING IO-360-C1CC |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sanford, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND HE TURNED BACK TO THE AIRPORT BUT COULD NOT MAKE IT. HE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. EXAMINATION OF THE COCKPIT REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE OFF POSITION.
Probable Cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE FUEL SELECTOR BEING IN THE OFF POSITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA94LA129
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 16-Mar-2024 08:21 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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