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July 21, 2009 · Stinson 108 2 · N192C
Gardner, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2009
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Gardner, KS
Aircraft
Stinson 108 2
Tail Number
N192C
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA473
According to the pilot, the airplane lost engine power shortly after takeoff at a height of approximately 300 feet above the ground. He attempted a forced landing on a mowed, grassy section of airport property. During the landing, the left main gear sank into the muddy turf and separated from the airplane. The airplane skidded for approximately 180-feet resulting in damage to the left wing tip, propeller, right landing gear, and lower longeron on the right side of the fuselage. The pilot sustained minor injuries. He reported that shortly before takeoff, he switched the fuel selector valve to the fullest tank, but that the fuel selector handle did not set properly in its detent, cutting off the flow of fuel to the engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was set properly in its detent prior to takeoff, resulting in fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane lost engine power shortly after take off at a height of approximately 300 feet above the ground. He attempted a forced landing on a mowed, grassy section of airport property. During the landing, the left main gear sank into the muddy turf and separated from the airplane. The airplane skidded for approximately 180-feet resulting in damage to the left wing tip, propeller, right landing gear, and lower longeron on the right side of the fuselage. The pilot sustained minor injuries. He reported that shortly before takeoff, he switched the fuel selector valve to the fullest tank, but that the fuel selector handle did not set properly in its detent, cutting off the flow of fuel to the engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGardner Municipal (1nm)
Runway26
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStinson 108 2
Tail NumberN192C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsFranklin · 6A4165B3 · Reciprocating · 165
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC