Pilot Debrief

AIR CREATION 582SL near Strafford, NH — 2009-09-05

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Date
2009-09-05
Location
Strafford, NH, USA
Aircraft
AIR CREATION 582SL
Registration
N699AC
Category
Trike
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he had recently purchased the weight-shift-control aircraft and was flying it to his home. About an hour into the flight the non-certified engine quit. The pilot recalled that just prior to the loss of engine power he encountered turbulence, which could have disrupted fuel flow to the engine.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked fuel flow or engine condition before flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents6

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