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March 13, 1992 · William D Weeks Glasair I · N169DW
Timmonsville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1992
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Timmonsville, SC
Aircraft
William D Weeks Glasair I
Tail Number
N169DW
Operator
Weeks William D
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL92LA062
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.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE FUEL SECTOR VALVE TO THE OFF POSITION BY THE PILOT.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest AirportHuggins Memorial (1nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWilliam D Weeks Glasair I
Tail NumberN169DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWeeks William D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 25 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC