Pilot Debrief

WESTER/STEIGER GLASTAR near Independence, OR — 2013-07-22

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Date
2013-07-22
Location
Independence, OR, USA
Airport
7S5
Aircraft
WESTER/STEIGER GLASTAR
Registration
N130GS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach, the engine experienced a total loss of power and that he unsuccessfully attempted to restart it. He initiated a forced landing to a field, and, during the landing, the left float folded underneath the fuselage. Postaccident examination of the engine and airframe revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Fuel was found on board, and it was not contaminated. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Fuel management
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked fuel selector position before approach.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents5

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