# NTSB Accident CHI02LA139
> **Wattier Tornado** · 2002-05-20 · Grant, MI, USA · NONE
## 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.

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