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July 13, 1991 · Temco D-16A · N88T
Eau Claire, MI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Eau Claire, MI
Aircraft
Temco D-16A
Tail Number
N88T
Operator
Robert G Rogein
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI91FA208
THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE HAD REPLACED THE INTERIOR PRIOR TO THIS FLIGHT. DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CARPET IT WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVERS. DURING THE FIRST TAKEOFF AFTER THE MAINTENANCE, THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER. THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED INTO TREES AND THE TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WAS NOT PROPERLY REPLACED AND THE TANK TO WHICH IT WAS SELECTED DID NOT CONTAIN SUFFICIENT FUEL TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED FLIGHT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IMPROPER REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARATION.
Full Narrative
THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE HAD REPLACED THE INTERIOR PRIOR TO THIS FLIGHT. DURING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CARPET IT WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FUEL SELECTOR LEVERS. DURING THE FIRST TAKEOFF AFTER THE MAINTENANCE, THE LEFT ENGINE LOST POWER. THE AIRCRAFT DESCENDED INTO TREES AND THE TERRAIN. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE LEFT FUEL SELECTOR LEVER WAS NOT PROPERLY REPLACED AND THE TANK TO WHICH IT WAS SELECTED DID NOT CONTAIN SUFFICIENT FUEL TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED FLIGHT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTemco D-16A
Tail NumberN88T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRobert G Rogein
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-340-A1A · Reciprocating · 170
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC