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October 3, 1992 · Stinson 108-3 · N560C
Mountain, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 3, 1992
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Mountain, WI
Aircraft
Stinson 108-3
Tail Number
N560C
Operator
Hartman Phillip W
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA004
AN AIRPLANE UNDERGOING RESTORATION WAS PARTLY FILLED WITH FUEL, TEST RUN, TAXIED AND FLOWN. THE OWNER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE AIRPLANE AT THE RESTORATION LOCATION AND FLEW HOME WITHOUT REFUELING. THE NEXT DAY HE SAMPLED FUEL AT THE DRAINS AND TOOK OFF FOR A LOCAL FLIGHT. HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK QUANTITY IN THE TANKS. THE ENGINE QUIT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. LESS THAN A QUART OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE AIRPLANE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE.
Full Narrative
AN AIRPLANE UNDERGOING RESTORATION WAS PARTLY FILLED WITH FUEL, TEST RUN, TAXIED AND FLOWN. THE OWNER TOOK DELIVERY OF THE AIRPLANE AT THE RESTORATION LOCATION AND FLEW HOME WITHOUT REFUELING. THE NEXT DAY HE SAMPLED FUEL AT THE DRAINS AND TOOK OFF FOR A LOCAL FLIGHT. HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK QUANTITY IN THE TANKS. THE ENGINE QUIT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. LESS THAN A QUART OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE AIRPLANE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108-3
Tail NumberN560C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHartman Phillip W
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4-165-B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 52
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time14:50
Weather SourceWFAC