Pilot Debrief

UNKNOWN Sabre-Trike near Crandall, GA — 2009-08-12

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Date
2009-08-12
Location
Crandall, GA, USA
Aircraft
UNKNOWN Sabre-Trike
Registration
UNREG
Category
Trike
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he planned a short duration local flight and while on approach returning to land, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. He initiated an approach to a farmer’s pasture and in the process landed hard on the nose wheel which broke off. The weight-shift aircraft then nosed over.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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