ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 366562
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| Date: | Monday 16 July 1990 |
| Time: | 17:28 LT |
| Type: |  Bellanca 17-31A |
| Owner/operator: | Eddie Don Reiley |
| Registration: | N93666 |
| MSN: | 73-32-118 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1085 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING IO-540-KIE5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wilmington, OH -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wilmington, OH (I66) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF FROM CLINTON FIELD, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. PILOT SAID THAT HE TOOK OFF ON THE EMPTY TANK THEN SWITCHED TO THE TANK THAT WAS HALF FULL. AIRPLANE STRUCK A FENCE DURING THE OFF AIRPORT LANDING.
Probable Cause: A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY FUEL EXHAUSTION WHEN THE PILOT TOOK OFF WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR ON THE EMPTY FUEL TANK.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC90LA163
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-Mar-2024 09:45 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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