Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, while conducting a local flight, the airplane's engine began to lose power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and the airplane began to descend. The pilot initially chose a field in which to land, but a barbed wire fence obstructed the selected landing area. The pilot then attempted to land past the barbed wire fence; however, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane revealed a lack of fuel throughout the fuel system. After adding fuel to the airplane's fuel tanks, the engine operated normally.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11CA551 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 6, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Douglas, Kansas
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Quicksilver SPRINT II
- N-number
- N403BP
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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