NONE · Wattier Tornado · 2002-05-20 · Grant, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA139
Event ID
20020524X00737
Type
Accident
Date
2002-05-20
Location
Grant, MI, USA
Coordinates
43.329044, -85.80902
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Wattier
Model
Tornado
Registration
N5143C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the trees, and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane type were contributing factors.