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March 13, 1994 · Siai-Marchetti F-260-C · N260CB

Opa-Locka, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1994
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Opa-Locka, FL
Aircraft
Siai-Marchetti F-260-C
Tail Number
N260CB
Operator
Air Combat Usa
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA093

THE AIRPLANE WAS NO. 2 IN A FLIGHT OF 2 FOR LANDING AFTER A SIMULATED AERIAL COMBAT FLIGHT. ON FINAL APPROACH THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A CEMETERY. THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH TERRAIN DURING THE LANDING. INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS POSITIONED BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT TANKS AND THE 'SEE-THROUGH' GASCOLATOR WAS EMPTY.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO ASSURE PROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION.

Full Narrative

On March 13, 1994, about 1415 eastern standard time, N260CB, a Sia Marchetti F-260-C, operated by Air Combat USA Inc., crashed on approach to Opa-Locka Airport, Opa-Locka, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 acrobatic flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the local flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot received minor injuries and the passenger received serious injuries. The flight had originated about 1 hour 30 minutes earlier. The airplane was number two of a flight of two for landing when the engine failed on final approach. The pilot executed a forced landing to a cemetery off the airport. Examination of the wreckage by an FAA inspector revealed the fuel selector handle was positioned between the right and left main fuel tanks, and the "see through" gascolator was empty. A review of the onboard video and audio recording revealed no verbal use of the prelanding checklist.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 EST
Nearest AirportOpa-Locka (1nm W)
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSiai-Marchetti F-260-C
Tail NumberN260CB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Combat Usa
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-E4A5 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 14 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:18
Weather SourceWFAC

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