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October 25, 2007 · Veltman Robert CH701 · N702BW

Owosso, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Owosso, MI
Aircraft
Veltman Robert CH701
Tail Number
N702BW
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA008

The airplane was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power on takeoff. The pilot broke his normal habit pattern by not turning the fuel selector off when he landed. When he got back in the airplane to depart, he forgot the fuel selector was already on and he turned it to the off position The engine lost power about 30 feet above the ground during the initial takeoff climb. The nose dropped and the airplane impacted the ground.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern.

Full Narrative

The airplane was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power on takeoff. The pilot landed at an airport to drop a passenger off prior to continuing on to his private airstrip. He stated that his normal habit was to turn the fuel selector off when shutting the engine down, but he did not do that this time. When he got back in the airplane to depart, he forgot the fuel selector was already on and he turned it to the off position The engine quit about 30 feet above the ground during the initial takeoff climb. The nose dropped and the airplane impacted the ground.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:10 EDT
Nearest AirportOwosso Community Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftVeltman Robert CH701
Tail NumberN702BW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200A · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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