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October 7, 1991 · O Dell Herbert L Evans VP-1 · N4224C
Summerfield, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Summerfield, FL
Aircraft
O Dell Herbert L Evans VP-1
Tail Number
N4224C
Operator
O Dell Herbert L
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA92LA007
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED. THE ACCIDENT SITE WAS EXAMINED THE FOLLOWING DAY BY AN FAA INSPECTOR WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DAMAGED BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKAGE UNDER THE TANK.
NTSB Probable Cause
TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.
Full Narrative
SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE ENG EXPERIENCED A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. DURING THE FORCED LANDING, THE ACFT WAS DAMAGED. THE ACCIDENT SITE WAS EXAMINED THE FOLLOWING DAY BY AN FAA INSPECTOR WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DAMAGED BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKAGE UNDER THE TANK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftO Dell Herbert L Evans VP-1
Tail NumberN4224C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorO Dell Herbert L
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · Reciprocating
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 8 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:14
Weather SourceWFAC