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January 31, 1988 · Timm N2T-1 · N60789
Pompano Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1988
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Pompano Beach, FL
Aircraft
Timm N2T-1
Tail Number
N60789
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA88FA097
PILOT EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE ON SHORT FINAL. WHILE MAKING FORCED LANDING ON A CITY STREET THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A CAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AND CRASH SITE REVEALED THE ACFT TO CONTAIN APPROX. 3 OUNCES OF FUEL WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE PRIOR TO THE CRASH OR AT THE CRASH SITE. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE. THE PLT STATED SHE DEPARTED WITH 42 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE PAX STATED THEY FLEW APPROX. 3 HOURS. THE ENGINE IN THIS ACFT BURNS BETWEEN 13.5 AND 14.5 GALLONS PER HOUR ACCORDING TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EAA WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE ACFT. THE ACFT'S MECHANICAL FUEL GAUGE HAD BEEN STUCK ON 34 GALLONS. THERE IS NO OTHER METHOD TO CHECK FUEL QUANTITY IN THE ACFT EXCEPT BY THE GAUGE. THE PILOT'S MEDICAL CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 34 MONTHS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
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PILOT EXPERIENCED COMPLETE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE ON SHORT FINAL. WHILE MAKING FORCED LANDING ON A CITY STREET THE ACFT COLLIDED WITH A CAR. POST CRASH EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT AND CRASH SITE REVEALED THE ACFT TO CONTAIN APPROX. 3 OUNCES OF FUEL WITH NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE PRIOR TO THE CRASH OR AT THE CRASH SITE. NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS WERE FOUND WITH THE ENGINE. THE PLT STATED SHE DEPARTED WITH 42 GALLONS OF FUEL. THE PAX STATED THEY FLEW APPROX. 3 HOURS. THE ENGINE IN THIS ACFT BURNS BETWEEN 13.5 AND 14.5 GALLONS PER HOUR ACCORDING TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EAA WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE ACFT. THE ACFT'S MECHANICAL FUEL GAUGE HAD BEEN STUCK ON 34 GALLONS. THERE IS NO OTHER METHOD TO CHECK FUEL QUANTITY IN THE ACFT EXCEPT BY THE GAUGE. THE PILOT'S MEDICAL CERTIFICATE EXPIRED 34 MONTHS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EST
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale Executive (1nm NW)
Runway13
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTimm N2T-1
Tail NumberN60789
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · W-670-6A · Reciprocating · 240
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:20
Weather SourceWFAC