VALLEY PARK, MS, USA
N9086T
Continental Copters MK-5A
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE THOUGHT HE HAD 8 GALLONS OF FUEL PRIOR TO TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE FAILED ABOUT 100 FT AGL AND HE ATTEMPTED TO STRETCH THE GLIDE OF THE HELICOPTER BY USING COLLECTIVE PITCH. THE AIRCRAFT HIT HARD AND ROLLED OVER. ONLY 1 QUART OF FUEL WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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