# NTSB Accident SEA02LA072
> **Gallagher Taylor "Coot"** · 2002-04-21 · Creswell, OR, USA · FATL
## 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.

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