Sadler Terry RANS S-7 COURIER N2417T

Summary

On 1 October 2011 at about 22:10 local time, a Sadler Terry RANS S-7 COURIER registered N2417T was involved in an accident near Riley, Kansas, United States. 2 people were on board and one was seriously injured, one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

1 October 2011 at 22:10

Classification

Accident

Location

Riley, Kansas, United States

Nearest airport

Leo's Place Airport (1KS3)

Coordinates

39.3022, -96.7553

Aircraft

Sadler Terry RANS S-7 COURIER

Registration

N2417T

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Riley → Riley

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

CEN12CA003

1 person was seriously injured.

A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he had finished flying for the day and had turned off the fuel shutoff valve and tied the airplane down. He noticed a family with a 10-year-old boy at the airport and offered to give the boy a ride around the field. The pilot untied the airplane, put the boy in the back seat, started the engine, and taxied to the runway. During takeoff, about 30 feet above ground level, the engine stopped and the airplane impacted the ground and obstructions on the edge of the airport. The impact collapsed the left main landing gear and deformed the forward lower fuselage, causing substantial damage. The pilot reported that he had failed to complete a preflight cockpit check and did not turn on the fuel shutoff valve. In addition, the pilot reported that shoulder harnesses were installed and available but were not worn.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.