Nov 23, 2002
Accident
Substantial Mulino, OR
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
Fuel starvation of the engine while in cruise flight due to the owner/builder's alteration of the fuel system from that shown in the aircrafts plans. Factors include very rough terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make his forced landing.
NTSB SEA03LA011