SANFORD, FL, USA
N323ET
TAYLOR OSPREY
THE PILOT STATED THE ENGINE LOST POWER ON TAKEOFF AND HE TURNED BACK TO THE AIRPORT BUT COULD NOT MAKE IT. HE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. EXAMINATION OF THE COCKPIT REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE OFF POSITION.
On May 1, 1994, about 1535 eastern daylight time, N323ET, a homebuilt Osprey airplane crashed at Sanford Airport, Sanford, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 local flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot received serious injuries. The flight had originated about 30 minutes earlier. The pilot experienced an engine failure on takeoff and turned to return to the airport. The airplane crashed into a ditch, and broke in half. Examination of the cockpit after the accident by FAA personnel revealed the fuel selector was in the off position.
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE FUEL SELECTOR BEING IN THE OFF POSITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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