Incident Overview
Date: Friday 1 November 1985
Aircraft Type: Cessna 208 Caravan I
Owner/operator: Hermens Air
Registration Number: N9241F
Location: Bethel Airport, AK (BET) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Fuel selector switchFuel selector switch
Investigating Agency: NTSBNTSB
Category: Accident
A total loss of power occurred during takeoff from runway 18 due to a fuel selector position set to off. The pilot attempted to restart the engine, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain. The incident occurred without a checklist and lacked passenger briefing. Contributing factors included pilot inexperience, improper airspeed, and distraction.A total loss of power occurred during takeoff from runway 18 due to a fuel selector position set to off. The pilot attempted to restart the engine, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain. The incident occurred without a checklist and lacked passenger briefing. Contributing factors included pilot inexperience, improper airspeed, and distraction.
Description
A total loss of power was experienced on takeoff from runway 18 due to the fuel selectors being in the off position. the pilot attempted to restart the engine during which time the aircraft entered a stall and collided with the terrain. According to passengers the pilot did not use a checklist nor were the passengers briefed before the flight. PROBABLE CAUSE: “In-flight planning/decision .. poor .. pilot in command Fuel tank selector position .. improper .. pilot in command Airspeed .. not maintained .. pilot in command Diverted attention .. pilot in command Checklist .. not followed .. pilot in command CONTRIBUTING FACTORS: Overconfidence in personal ability .. pilot in command”
Primary Cause
Pilot inexperience and inadequate pre-flight planning regarding fuel selector position and airspeed.Pilot inexperience and inadequate pre-flight planning regarding fuel selector position and airspeed.Share on:
