N5787L is a 1969 American AA-1. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-235 series rated at 115 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Jul 1969. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 2022. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Margate, FL · deregistered in 1969.
2022
1969
The pilot reported that, shortly after departure, about 1000 ft. above ground level, the engine sustained a total power loss. While searching for an off-airport landing spot, he made a right turn towards the airport, positioned the fuel selector knob towards the second tank and attempted to restart the engine. The engine restarted briefly but lost power. He attempted to restart the engine again after he repositioned the fuel selector back to the original tank, but the engine did not start. He forced landed the airplane in a field with trees and heavy vegetation two miles west of the airport.
The pilot added that he "should have made a positive determination of fuel on board prior to takeoff."
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
A postaccident examination by the FAA revealed no distinctive fuel odor at the accident site and only a cup of fuel was recovered from both tanks.
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