NONE · Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-A1 · 1999-09-04 · CEDAR KEY, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA99FA246
Event ID
20001212X19820
Type
Accident
Date
1999-09-04
Location
CEDAR KEY, FL, USA
Coordinates
29.140901, -83.02922
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Diamond Aircraft Industries
Model
DA20-A1
Registration
N196DA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist (turn Fuel Valve-On, and activate electric fuel boost pump) and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known unairworthy condition (illumination of low fuel pressure warning light on takeoff roll) with sufficient runway remaining to abort the takeoff. This resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, forced landing, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.