Pilot Debrief

COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P2002 SIERRA near Watsonville, CA — 2021-03-28

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Date
2021-03-28
Location
Watsonville, CA, USA
Airport
WVI
Aircraft
COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P2002 SIERRA
Registration
N656DF
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine lost power. During the forced landing, the airplane struck power lines, nosed over, and impacted terrain. The fuselage and the right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that the reason for the loss of engine power was due to fuel starvation.

NTSB coding

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