Romig FR-1 N876FR
18 June 1993 · Independence, Oregon, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 18 June 1993 at about 14:05 local time, a Romig FR-1 registered N876FR, operated by Romig, Frances A., was involved in an accident near Independence, Oregon, United States. One person was on board and 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.
The record
- Date
- at 14:05
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Independence, Oregon, United States
- Nearest airport
- Independence State (7S5)
- Coordinates
- 44.8299, -123.2007
- Aircraft
- Romig FR-1
- Registration
- N876FR
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Romig, Frances A.
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA93LA134
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
FUEL STARVATION AND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT SELECTING THE FUEL BOOST PUMP AND HIGH VEGETATION.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
DURING THE INITIAL CLIMBOUT ON THE EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT'S MAIDEN FLIGHT, THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING STRAIGHT AHEAD INTO TALL GRASS DURING WHICH THE AIRCRAFT GROUND LOOPED TO A STOP. A WITNESS TO THE ACCIDENT REPORTED ASSISTING THE PILOT IN SECURING AND EXITING THE AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CRASH. ADDITIONALLY, THE WITNESS STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC BOOST PUMP SWITCH WAS IN THE 'OFF' POSITION AND THAT 'THE PILOT INDICATED TO ME THAT HE HAD FORGOTTEN TO TURN IT ON BEFORE THE TAKEOFF.'
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 1993 | Swearingen SA-226T(B) | John Day, Oregon, United States | Prarie Wood Products | No injuries | - |
| 31 Jan 1993 | Boeing A75N1 | Bend, Oregon, United States | Walsh, DON R. | No injuries | - |
| 2 Feb 1993 | Champion 7ECA | Medford, Oregon, United States | McCall, Winston R. | No injuries | - |
| 4 Feb 1993 | Cessna 185E | North Bend, Oregon, United States | Cordell, Steven D. | Minor injuries | - |
| 5 Feb 1993 | Cessna 140 | Salem, Oregon, United States | Cosentino, Joseph & Debora | Minor injuries | - |
| 7 Feb 1993 | Robinson R22 BETA | Bend, Oregon, United States | Puget Sound Helicopter | Minor injuries | - |