# NTSB Accident SEA05LA192
> **North American AT-6D** · 2005-09-09 · Chehalis, WA, USA · NONE
## 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.

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