Accident Maule M-5-235C N5631R, Wednesday 22 September 1982

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Date:	Wednesday 22 September 1982
Time:	19:30 LT
Type:	Maule M-5-235C
Owner/operator:	John Schumaker
Registration:	N5631R
MSN:	7249C
Total airframe hrs:	160 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-540-J1A5D
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Edna, TX - United States of America
Phase:	Initial climb
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Edna, TX
Destination airport:	Edna, TX
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
THE PILOT TOOK OFF WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR IN THE OFF POSITION. THE ENGINE QUIT AT 500 FEET AGL. THE PILOT LANDED HARD IN A PLOWED FIELD AND THE AIRCRAFT NOSED OVER TO AN INVERTED POSITION. THE PILOT AND PASSENGER WERE NOT HURT.

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