Originally Posted by
mary meagher
Because the fuel switch was concealed by her skirt, and in the excitement of the moment, and because as a rule the fuel is NOT USUALLY SWITCHED OFF AFTER FLYING......they were left with just enough fuel in the engine to climb to 20 feet before the engine died.
No check list? - the one I usually use (spamcan not motor glider) tells me THREE TIMES, at different points, to check the fuel controls before take-off.