SERS · TAYLOR OSPREY · 1994-05-01 · SANFORD, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA94LA129
Event ID
20001206X01340
Type
Accident
Date
1994-05-01
Location
SANFORD, FL, USA
Coordinates
28.809734, -81.330612
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
TAYLOR
Model
OSPREY
Registration
N323ET
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE FUEL SELECTOR BEING IN THE OFF POSITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.