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February 21, 1994 · Piper PA-18-150 · N66ND
Grand Forks, ND
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Aircraft
Piper PA-18-150
Tail Number
N66ND
Operator
King William J L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI94LA090
The instructor and pilot rated student were practicing pattern work. The instructor asked the student to switch the fuel selector from the right tank to the left tank. The student moved the selector but did not look at it. He inadvertently selected the OFF position. The engine quit, and could not be restarted. The instructor landed the airplane about 50 yards short of the runway. The main landing gear wheels dug into the snow during landing roll, and the airplane nosed-over.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO THE IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR BY THE STUDENT PILOT.
Full Narrative
On February 21, 1994, a Piper PA-18-150, N66ND, operated by the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, sustained substantial damage when airplane had a loss of engine power and the pilot landed short of the runway at the Grand Forks International Airport. Neither the instructor pilot nor the pilot-rated student were injured. The instructional flight originated at the Grand Forks Airport at 0845. No flight plan was filed, and visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. The instructor and student were doing pattern work. The instructor asked the student to switch fuel tanks from right to left. The student reported he "...didn't look and check the fuel selector position." He inadvertently switched the fuel selector to OFF. The instructor landed the airplane about 50 yards short of the runway. The wheels dug into the snow during landing roll, and the airplane nosed-over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:41 CST
Nearest AirportGrand Forks (0nm)
Runway35R
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18-150
Tail NumberN66ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKing William J L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2B · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point-8 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:49
Weather SourceWFAC