GREENCASTLE, IN, USA
N9703K
STINSON 108-2
THE ACFT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS AT ABOUT 300 FEET AGL AFTER TAKEOFF. THE PILOT LANDED IN A CORNFIELD AFTER ATTEMPTING A RESTART OF THE ENGINE. THE PILOT HAD PUT 5 GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE RIGHT TANK ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT IN PREPARATION FOR A TEST FLIGHT. HE TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF ON THE NEARLY EMPTY LEFT TANK INTENDING TO SWITCH TO RIGHT TANK BEFORE TAKEOFF.HE TOLD A WITNESS AFTER THE ACCIDENT THAT HE FORGOT TO SWITCH TANKS BEFORE THE ENGINE QUIT. AFTER ENGINE STOPPAGE, HE CHANGED TANKS, BUT COULD NOT GET A RESTART.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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