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June 11, 1990 · Grace LONG EZ · N9175Y
La Grande, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 1990
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
La Grande, OR
Aircraft
Grace LONG EZ
Tail Number
N9175Y
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA90LA095
THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON RWY 34 AND WAS CLIMBING AT APPROX 40 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED UNIMPROVED TERRAIN OFF THE AIRPORT. POST-ACCIDENT TEST REVEALED THE AUTO FUEL IN THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONTAMINATED.
NTSB Probable Cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL CONTAMINATION WHICH RESULTED FROM THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON RWY 34 AND WAS CLIMBING AT APPROX 40 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND WHEN THE ENGINE QUIT. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED UNIMPROVED TERRAIN OFF THE AIRPORT. POST-ACCIDENT TEST REVEALED THE AUTO FUEL IN THE AIRCRAFT WAS CONTAMINATED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLAGRANDE (1nm NNW)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrace LONG EZ
Tail NumberN9175Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:34
Weather SourceWFAC