Probable cause
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was descending toward the destination airport after about 1 hour of flight when the engine lost total power. The pilot was unable to restore engine power and the airplane impacted trees about 4 miles from the destination.
During recovery of the airplane, about 1.5 gallons of fuel was found in the right-wing tank. The left-wing tank was void of fuel. The fuel selector was found in the left-tank position. Postaccident examination of the engine following recovery from the accident site revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he departed on the flight with about 14.5 gallons of fuel onboard; however, the amount of fuel onboard at the time of the accident was not determined. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR19LA120 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 23, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Mccall, Idaho
- Nearest airport
- Mccall Muni (MYL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built PA 18 225 DD
- N-number
- N727WW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2004
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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