On September 2, 2000, a Boeing Stearman B75N1 (registration N66607) was involved in an aviation accident near Cape Girardeau, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight when the fuel sight gauge indicated empty and the exhausted fuel supply. A factor was the corn crop. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane experienced a loss of engine power, forcing a landing in an un-harvested cornfield. Postaccident inspection found minimal fuel in the tanks.
Incident Overview
An airplane suffered a loss of engine power during flight, necessitating a forced landing. The aircraft came to rest in an un-harvested cornfield.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed no visible fuel in the fuel tank when viewed through the fuel cap. Draining of the fuel system produced approximately 1 to 1-1/2 cups of fuel from the right aft fuel tank drain and 2 to 3 cups from the left drain. The fuel tank sight glass showed no fuel. No other anomalies were identified that could be associated with a preexisting condition.
Conclusion
The investigation determined that the engine power loss occurred, but did not state a probable cause. The fuel quantity found was minimal, suggesting fuel exhaustion as a likely factor, though this was not explicitly cited by the report.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 2 Sept 2000 Boeing Stearman B75N1 accident near Cape Girardeau, MO?
An airplane experienced a loss of engine power, forcing a landing in an un-harvested cornfield. Postaccident inspection found minimal fuel in the tanks.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Sept 2000 involved a Boeing Stearman B75N1, registration N66607, at Cape Girardeau, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight when the fuel sight gauge indicated empty and the exhausted fuel supply. A factor was the corn crop.
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