ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 298687
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| Date: | Friday 14 July 2000 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Maule M-5-235C |
| Owner/operator: | Jerry Olson |
| Registration: | N6194M |
| MSN: | 7187C |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1713 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-J1A5D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | WASILLA, Alaska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KIYS) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot said he knew prior to takeoff that the left wing tank was almost empty and that he needed to switch to the right fuel tank. He said that after his initial takeoff, as soon as he turned away from the runway, the engine lost all power. He indicated he switched the fuel selector to the right tank, and turned the airplane back toward the runway. The engine did not restart, and there was not enough altitude to reach the runway. The airplane landed in a swampy area, and sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right wing lift struts.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper use of the fuel tank selector, resulting in fuel starvation.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC00LA090
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Oct-2022 21:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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