On April 16, 2004, a Cessna A185E (registration N185TY) was involved in an aviation accident near Hastings, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot not verifying the fuel selector valve's position during the preflight leading to the fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during the flight's initial climb. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A floatplane sustained substantial damage after a loss of engine power during initial climb from a lake. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries.
Accident Overview
A floatplane was substantially damaged when it struck trees and terrain after losing engine power while climbing from a lake. The pilot and passenger were not injured in the occurrence.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that he warmed the engine and taxied on step across the lake before taking off. He positioned the floatplane between two rows of pine trees that were about 20 feet apart.
Fuel Valve Position
The pilot reported that the fuel valve was in the off position during the flight. He indicated that no mechanical malfunctions were noted with the floatplane on that flight.
What happened in the 16 Apr 2004 Cessna A185E accident near Hastings, MN?
A floatplane sustained substantial damage after a loss of engine power during initial climb from a lake. The pilot and passenger reported no injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 16 Apr 2004 Cessna A185E accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 16 Apr 2004 involved a Cessna A185E, registration N185TY, at Hastings, MN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot not verifying the fuel selector valve's position during the preflight leading to the fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during the flight's initial climb.
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