Pilot Debrief

WEBER ACRO SPORT II near Plum City, WI — 2010-09-05

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Date
2010-09-05
Location
Plum City, WI, USA
Aircraft
WEBER ACRO SPORT II
Registration
N819WW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he departed with approximately 10 gallons of fuel onboard the experimental amateur-built airplane. About 20 minutes into the cross-country flight, the airplane's engine lost power and the pilot performed a forced landing to rolling terrain. A postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the on-scene inspection revealed that the fuel system was intact and that the fuel sight gauge indicated that the fuel level was low.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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