Pilot Debrief

HAINES JOSEPH E SHA-GLASAIR near Beaufort, NC — 2011-09-05

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Date
2011-09-05
Location
Beaufort, NC, USA
Airport
MRH
Aircraft
HAINES JOSEPH E SHA-GLASAIR
Registration
N334JH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he conducted a preflight inspection of the airplane, which included checking the fuel tanks for water. The startup and taxi were normal. After takeoff, the pilot raised the wing flaps and turned to the right. While rolling out of the turn, the engine coughed, ran, and then lost power. The airplane was about 150 feet above ground level. The pilot tried to land on another runway, but he did not have enough altitude or airspeed to complete his turn to final approach. He landed on an unpaved portion of the airport and impacted heavy brush, and the airplane structure sustained substantial damage. The pilot said that the engine lost power due to fuel starvation because he had not put any fuel in the wing tanks and forgot to switch the fuel feed to the header tank.

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