Pilot Debrief

ANATRA BART T VANS RV-7A near Quinton, VA — 2011-11-25

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Date
2011-11-25
Location
Quinton, VA, USA
Airport
W96
Aircraft
ANATRA BART T VANS RV-7A
Registration
N816BA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, after a touch-and-go landing and takeoff and, while the airplane was about 500 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return to the airport; however, the airplane landed short of the runway. The nose gear collapsed, and the airplane "flipped," resulting in structural damage to the engine firewall, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. Examination of the wreckage found that the right fuel tank was empty and was not breached. The pilot stated that the main fuel switch was in the right tank position when the engine lost power. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunction or failure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents2

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