NTSB Identification: FTW87LA044.
The docket is stored on NTSB microfiche number 32918.
Accident occurred Sunday, January 04, 1987 in LUFKIN, TX
Probable Cause Approval Date: 03/30/1988
Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30, registration: N66590
Injuries: 2 Uninjured.
NTSB investigators may not have traveled in support of this investigation and used data provided by various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report.A PRIVATE PILOT SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED HIS AIRCRAFT WHILE ATTEMPTING AN EMERGENCY LANDING FOLLOWING A ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION IN THE RIGHT MAIN TANK. THE PILOT SWITCHED TO A FULL TANK BUT FAILED TO USE THE FUEL BOOST PUMP DURING THE ATTEMPTED RESTART.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION..POOR..PILOT IN COMMAND
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
FUEL SYSTEM,PUMP..NOT ENGAGED
Contributing Factors
FLUID,FUEL..STARVATION
Contributing Factors
OBJECT..TREE(S)
Contributing Factors
FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS..POOR..PILOT IN COMMAND
Contributing Factors
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE..NOT PERFORMED..PILOT IN COMMAND
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