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N432P accident description

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Crash location 48.160556°N, 122.158889°W
Nearest city Arlington, WA
48.198712°N, 122.125142°W
3.1 miles away
Tail number N432P
Accident date 04 Jul 2009
Aircraft type Nalis Glastar
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice touch-and-go landings. During the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go, about midway down the runway, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a gentle left turn towards a vacant taxiway to initiate a forced landing. The pilot landed hard just short of the taxiway. The left wing was wrinkled, and the nose wheel and left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot stated he had the incorrect fuel tank selected, and "the engine lost power due to fuel starvation." He also stated that prior to takeoff, one fuel tank had "little to no fuel" and "the other fuel tank was about half full." The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank prior to takeoff.

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