Taylorcraft L2B accident near Friedenberg, Minnesota, August 5, 1993
On August 5, 1993 at about 1:15 pm local time, a Taylorcraft L2B, registered N3113S, was substantially damaged in an accident near Friedenberg, Minnesota. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with know deficiencies which resulted in a restricted fuel flow to the engine.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 5, 1993 · about 1:15 pm local time
- Place
- Friedenberg, Minnesota · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Taylorcraft L2B · all L2Bs on the register
- Registration
- N3113S · registry record
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT REPORTED HE HAD PERFORMED MAINTENANCE ON THE AIRPLANE THE DAY BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. DURING THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY HE STATED HIS SHOULDER HAD BRUSHED AGAINST THE HEADER FUEL TANK FUEL SUPPLY VALVE. HE STATED HE DID NOT BELIEVE IT WAS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE VALVE'S COCKPIT CONTROL HAD A '...LITTLE PLAY IN IT.' SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING TWICE. AFTER THE SECOND STOPPAGE, THE PILOT DECIDED TO SHUT THE MAGNETOS OFF AND PERFORM A FORCED LANDING INTO A SWAMP.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 1,500 hours in all; 6 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: None (expired)
- Seat: frt
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 2,041 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 20, 1993; 7 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,750 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental A-65-8 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 2,000 ft; not recorded at 2,000 ft
- Temperature: 61°F (16°C), dew point 45°F (7°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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