Amateur-built FX 210 N524VT accident near Punta Gorda, Florida

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.

NTSB analysis

The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection of the experimental amateur-built airplane and noted that about 25 gallons of fuel remained in both of the airplane's fuel tanks. He subsequently departed for a local sightseeing flight, and, upon returning to the airport traffic pattern, the engine lost all power while the airplane was turning from the base to the final leg of the approach to the runway. The pilot was unable to glide the airplane to the runway, so he landed the airplane in a grass area short of the runway. The airplane's nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA13LA159 for the full record.