Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor.
N50TX
HASTON ELWOOD J TOMMY HAWK
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Experimental
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| NOLLEY MELL B | CASTRIES | Nov 27, 2002 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Aug 31, 2002
Accident
Substantial Corvallis, OR
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB SEA02LA168
Jun 21, 1998
Accident
Substantial CORVALLIS, OR
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The introduction of a fuel containing an ethanol additive into fuel tanks sloshed/sealed with a compound incompatible with alcohols, resulting in debonding of the compound from the fuel tank walls, leading to partial blockage of an in-line fuel filter, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Factors include an inadequate preflight and tall vegetation in the field where the forced landing was attempted.
NTSB SEA98FA109