ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 368889
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| Date: | Sunday 23 April 1989 |
| Time: | 02:30 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-235 |
| Owner/operator: | Richard Godwin |
| Registration: | N8827W |
| MSN: | 28-10375 |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-540-B4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Long Beach, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
THE PILOT WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO FLY THE AIRPLANE. HE DID STATE AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT THE ENGINE QUIT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF AND HE WAS FORCED TO LAND IN A SOFT FIELD. THREE OF THE FOUR FUEL TANKS WERE FOUND TO BE EMPTY OR NEAR THE UNUSEABLE FUEL QUANTITY. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS FOUND IN THE 'OFF' POSITION.
Probable Cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK FOR AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE TAKOEFF.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX89LA170
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Mar-2024 08:35 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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