Pilot Debrief

NAVION NAVION G near Montrose, CO — 2009-11-18

Final reportCEN10LA056
Sign in to save
Date
2009-11-18
Location
Montrose, CO, USA
Aircraft
NAVION NAVION G
Registration
N2493T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.

NTSB narrative

Prior to departure, the pilot performed a visual inspection and estimated the airplane contained 12-14 gallons of fuel. Approximately 35 minutes after takeoff and while on final approach to land, the engine lost complete power. Unable to reach the runway, the pilot elected to land on a residential street. Shortly before touchdown, the airplane impacted a tree and subsequently the street. The airplane came to rest in an upright position approximately 180 degrees opposite the direction of travel. An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed that the airplane's non-compromised fuel tanks contained approximately one and a half quarts of aviation fuel. No other pre impact anomalies were noted that would have prevented the engine from producing power.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Engine power loss
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have checked fuel levels more accurately before departure.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • Photos
  • 2 docket documents
View NTSB final reportView NTSB docket

Docket documents2

Related mishaps