Accident Boeing-Stearman B75N1 N52507, Sunday 6 April 1997

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Date:	Sunday 6 April 1997
Time:	11:07 LT
Type:	Boeing-Stearman B75N1
Owner/operator:	Private
Registration:	N52507
MSN:	75-2743
Engine model:	Continental W670
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Columbia, SC - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Roxboro, NC (KTDF)
Destination airport:	(KCAE)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot stated he started a descent in preparation for landing when the engine quit without any power reduction. He turned towards his forced landing area (highway) and made a distress call. The engine started by itself and quit about 15 to 20 seconds later. The airplane collided with power lines on final approach and came to a complete stop on the road. Examination of the airplane revealed the fuel tank was not ruptured. No fuel was present in the fuel tank.

Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate planning/decision and failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane.

Accident investigation: