1 fatal · Gallagher Taylor "Coot" · 2002-04-21 · Creswell, OR, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA02LA072
Event ID
20020504X00620
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-21
Location
Creswell, OR, USA
Coordinates
43.916667, -123.011108
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Gallagher
Model
Taylor "Coot"
Registration
N41RG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to oil starvation followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. An improper engine modification was a factor.