Pilot Debrief

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS near Andover, MN — 2015-06-21

Final reportGAA15CA151
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Date
2015-06-21
Location
Andover, MN, USA
Aircraft
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLS
Registration
N799CT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management and preflight planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a field where the airplane nosed over.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that about 10 miles from his destination airport he exhausted his fuel supply. Subsequently, the engine experienced a total loss of engine power and he made an emergency landing in a soft dirt field. During the landing roll, the amphibious float- equipped airplane nosed over and came to rest on its back after the floats dug into the dirt. The pilot reported that he did not visually check the fuel quantity prior to flight, but believed he had a sufficient quantity. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage.

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