Summary
On August 04, 2003, a Taylorcraft F19 (N3575T) was involved in an incident near Lakewood, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel system. A related factor was the tree.
On August 4, 2003, at 1730 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft F19, N3575T, operated by a private pilot was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an emergency landing following a reported in-flight loss of engine power near Lakewood, Wisconsin. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight departed from Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at 1615 and was destined for a private airstrip in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
The pilot stated: Pilot was in cruise phase of flight at 2500 [feet above mean sea level].
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI03LA255. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3575T.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel system. A related factor was the tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On August 4, 2003, at 1730 central daylight time, a Taylorcraft F19, N3575T, operated by a private pilot was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an emergency landing following a reported in-flight loss of engine power near Lakewood, Wisconsin. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was not on a flight plan. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot reported no injuries. The flight departed from Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at 1615 and was destined for a private airstrip in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
The pilot stated:
Pilot was in cruise phase of flight at 2500 [feet above mean sea
level]. Approximately 1 hour after departure pilot noted fuel in
main tank was below half and attempted to refill main tank from
auxiliary wing tank. Pilot mistakenly turned fuel shut off valve
instead of tank valve. After noticing main tank was not filling,
pilot realized the wrong valve was turned and immediately
corrected action. Pilot turned correct valve and seconds later the
engine quit. Pilot turned toward old clearcut near a gravel road
and attempted restart with prop windmilling. ... During flare left
wing struck small tree causing aircraft to bank right and yaw left.
Right wing tip struck ground. Aircraft rolled out and struck small
tree with nose and rode up over it snagging right 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# CHI03LA255