Pilot Debrief

Rans, Inc. S12XL near Wauchula, FL — 2008-03-21

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Date
2008-03-21
Location
Wauchula, FL, USA
Airport
CHN
Aircraft
Rans, Inc. S12XL
Registration
N166LS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The malfunction of the fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB narrative

The amateur-built Rans S12XL's engine lost power while making an overhead approach to the destination airport. The pilot then performed an emergency landing in the grass to the west of the single runway, and during the landing roll the left main gear "went into a hole and collapsed." During the collapse, the structural tubing of the fuselage was damaged. Examination of the fuel system revealed that the fuel supply line to the fuel pump was cracked, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine.

NTSB coding

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