NONE · North American AT-6D · 2005-09-09 · Chehalis, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA05LA192
Event ID
20050914X01455
Type
Accident
Date
2005-09-09
Location
Chehalis, WA, USA
Coordinates
46.666667, -122
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
North American
Model
AT-6D
Registration
N3617F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to switch to the fullest fuel tank prior to departure which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Subsequently, the aircraft landed hard damaging the landing gear which resulted in an intentional wheels up landing. A runway taxiway sign was a factor.