Pilot Debrief

Pereira OSPREY near Independence, IA — 2019-03-15

Final reportGAA19CA173
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Date
2019-03-15
Location
Independence, IA, USA
Airport
IIB
Aircraft
Pereira OSPREY
Registration
N822GC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a significant headwind during the flight and that the engine burned more fuel than he had planned. The fuel was exhausted, which resulted in a loss of all engine power. The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing, during which the right wing struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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