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August 4, 1993 · Kit Fox IV · N127RF

Green Bay, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 4, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Green Bay, WI
Aircraft
Kit Fox IV
Tail Number
N127RF
Operator
Fulwiler Raymond D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93DEP03

THE AMATUER BUILT AIRPLANE SUSTAINED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. DURING THE FORCED LANDING THE AIRPLANE SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. A POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT A FUEL SYSTEM SCREEN WAS BLOCKED WITH A SUBSTANCE THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND STATED WAS A SEALING COMPOUND HE HAD USED IN THE FUEL TANK. THE PILOT STATED HE DID NOT REMOVE THE FUEL SCREEN WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE FUEL SYSTEM.

NTSB Probable Cause

the improper modification of the fuel system by the pilot-in-command. A factor was bockage of the fuel system screen.

Full Narrative

HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 4, 1993, at 0930 cdt, an experimental Kit Fox IV, N127RF, registered to Raymond Fulwiler made a forced landing seven (7) miles northeast of Green Bay, Wisconsin, while on a pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight originated from Green Bay, Wisconsin (GRB)on August 4, 1993 AT 0920 cdt. Ten minutes after takeoff, the pilot indicated the engine "sputtered" and stopped, resulting in a forced landing in a willow marsh. The aircraft damage included the wooden propeller, engine cowl and structural failure of the lower cabin area tubular fuselage. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION The Kit Fox IV is a 2 place side by side, high wing monoplane of truss construction with conventional landing gear. The wing has two (2) aluminum tubular spars, for and aft. The wings carry 12 gallons of fuel in two (2) 6 gallon RH & LH fiber glass wing tanks. The aircraft is powered by a Rotax "912" liquid/air cooled 80 HP engine. TEST AND RESEARCH Both fuel tanks are cap vented (pressure tube). A common fuselage mounted header tank is vented to the RH tank. The vent system was clear and unobstructed. The LH tank was empty. The RH tank had approximately 5 gallons of fuel remaining. The fuel header tank was also empty. When the fuel outlet line was removed from the RH tank, only a small amount of fuel (2oz.) was observed. The RH fuel outlet screen was completely covered with a fuel tank sloshing/sealer compound (trade name --KREEM). This sealing compound obstructed fuel flow by covering and sealing the fuel outlet screen installed in the tank. The pilot/builder indicated he had recently sloshed the tank in an effort to seal a seam leak. He did not remove the outlet screen in the process. When fuel was put in the LH tank, fuel flow was normal and the engine ran with no abnormalities noted.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftKit Fox IV
Tail NumberN127RF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFulwiler Raymond D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter0
Observation Time15:26
Weather SourceWFAC

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