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June 5, 1995 · Devaughn Teenie II · N6783

Winchester, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 5, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Winchester, VA
Aircraft
Devaughn Teenie II
Tail Number
N6783
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
BFO95LA055

THE PILOT REPORTED THAT WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE AIRPLANE'S ENGINE LOST TOTAL POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THIS WAS HIS SECOND FLIGHT IN THE AIRPLANE. HE SAID THAT HE MISJUDGED THE FUEL QUANTITY.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to properly judge the airplane fuel supply. The resultant loss of engine power occurred over unsuitable terrain, which was a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On June 5, 1995, about 1530 eastern daylight time, a Devaughn Teenie II, N6783, an experimental, homebuilt airplane lost total engine power while in cruise flight. The airplane impacted trees during the emergency descent. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. The local flight departed Timber Ridge Airpark near Winchester, Virginia, and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that this was his second flight in the airplane. He reported, "Gas gauge on plane is a float [and] wire in the gas tank. Underestimated amount of fuel. Engine quit [and] with only 18' wing span had very little glide [and] was forced to land in trees." The pilot stated that the airplane impacted trees and the fuselage came to rest in the trees upside down. He stated the airplane's wings were torn away from the fuselage during the descent through the trees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDevaughn Teenie II
Tail NumberN6783
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 1500CC · Reciprocating · 60
Seats1

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

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