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July 19, 1983 · E R Hutson EAA Biplane EAA Biplan · N81964
Franklin, IN
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Franklin, IN
Aircraft
E R Hutson EAA Biplane EAA Biplan
Tail Number
N81964
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI83LA325
THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD TAKEN OFF WITH SEVEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RESERVE TANK AND 4 GALLONS IN THE MAIN TANK. HIS INITIAL TAKEOFF WAS WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR ON RESERVE. HE FLEW ON RESERVE TANK FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES IN THE LOCAL AREA. HE THEN SWITCHED TO THE MAIN TANK AND MADE 2 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A 3RD TAKEOFF BUT FORGOT TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS. AT 150 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF THEENGINE QUIT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A CORN FIELD.
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THE ACFT NOSED OVER DURING A FORCED LANDING AFTER THE ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF. THE PLT HAD TAKEN OFF WITH SEVEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RESERVE TANK AND 4 GALLONS IN THE MAIN TANK. HIS INITIAL TAKEOFF WAS WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR ON RESERVE. HE FLEW ON RESERVE TANK FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES IN THE LOCAL AREA. HE THEN SWITCHED TO THE MAIN TANK AND MADE 2 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. HE DECIDED TO MAKE A 3RD TAKEOFF BUT FORGOT TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS. AT 150 FT AGL AFTER TAKEOFF THEENGINE QUIT. A FORCED LANDING WAS MADE IN A CORN FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:20 EDT
Nearest AirportFRANKLIN (1nm S)
Runway21
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftE R Hutson EAA Biplane EAA Biplan
Tail NumberN81964
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 9 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO