MINR · Boeing Stearman A75N1 · 2002-07-17 · Bardstown, KY, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02LA140
Event ID
20020729X01241
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-17
Location
Bardstown, KY, USA
Coordinates
37.814167, -85.499725
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Boeing Stearman
Model
A75N1
Registration
N64567
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was that the wing tank fuel drains were wire closed and could not be used.