Pilot Debrief

BORING ROBERT BURTON RV6A near Demming, NM — 2009-07-31

Final reportCEN09CA480
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Date
2009-07-31
Location
Demming, NM, USA
Airport
DMN
Aircraft
BORING ROBERT BURTON RV6A
Registration
N613LE
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage.

NTSB narrative

While on final approach to land, the pilot initiated a go around due to a glider on the runway. When he added power the engine lost power, forcing the pilot to land short of the runway and impact the airport perimeter fence. A witness overheard the passenger say "they switched fuel tanks after the engine lost power, but it didn't do anything." Examination of the airplane revealed that the right fuel tank contained approximately one quart of fuel and the fuel selector was on the left tank. Investigators were able to confirm fuel flow from the left tank and no fuel flow from the right tank. Damage was confirmed to the engine firewall and wing spars.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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