ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355783
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| Date: | Saturday 7 June 1997 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-18-135 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N27296 |
| MSN: | 18-3920 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1954 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1225 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Big Creek, ID -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Caldwell, ID (KEUL) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that just before takeoff, he switched fuel tanks to what he believed was the fullest tank; however, he inadvertently selected the 'OFF' position. During takeoff on down-sloping terrain, the engine lost power. The pilot stated that the airplane had just lifted off at the time of the power loss, and he immediately re-landed. He was unable to stop the airplane before it collided with trees at the end of the runway.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to the 'OFF' position, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: down-sloping terrain (airstrip) and trees that were encountered during the aborted takeoff.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA97LA132
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 15:37 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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