ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 363951
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| Date: | Friday 13 March 1992 |
| Time: | 17:00 LT |
| Type: | Glasair I |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N169DW |
| MSN: | 169 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 55 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Timmonsville, SC -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fayetteville, NC (KFAY) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT STATED THAT DURING THE APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT, HE INADVERTENTLY TURNED THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE OFF POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE STOPPED PRODUCING POWER WHILE ON BASE LEG, AND HE WAS FORCED TO ATTEMPT AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN A POND OFF THE END OF THE RUNWAY. AFTER TOUCHDOWN IN THE POND, THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SUBMERGED STUMP AND NOSED OVER.
Probable Cause: THE IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE FUEL SECTOR VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION BY THE PILOT.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL92LA062
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Mar-2024 07:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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