Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO TAKEOFF FROM UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOLLOWING THE FORCED LANDING. A FACTOR WAS FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS RESULTANT FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On August 11, 1994, at 0900 central daylight time, a Weatherly 201C, N9075W, was substantially damaged during takeoff near Pampa, Texas. The commercial pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight.
A fuel starvation loss of engine power occurred during the spraying maneuver. The pilot selected the other fuel tank which was full; however, engine power was not restored and a forced landing was made on a road. During rollout the engine started to run and a takeoff from the road was attempted. During the ground roll, the left wing of the airplane struck a fence post. The airplane veered to the right and through a ditch. Structural damage occurred to both wings and the landing gear.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW94LA267