ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 363860
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| Date: | Tuesday 7 April 1992 |
| Time: | 15:54 LT |
| Type: |  Rutan Long-EZ |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N83BT |
| MSN: | 361 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 152 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E3D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lakeland, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Merritt Island, FL (COI | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF, HE NOTICED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE OFF POSITION, AND HE TURNED IT ON. THE ENGINE FAILED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. HE EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A FIELD AND THE AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE AND THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO PERFORM PRETAKEOFF PROCEDURES AND ASSURE THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S COMPLACENCY.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA92LA106
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Mar-2024 06:55 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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