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February 27, 1990 · Burton Cavalier Model 2 Cavalier M · N7131
Grants Pass, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Grants Pass, OR
Aircraft
Burton Cavalier Model 2 Cavalier M
Tail Number
N7131
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA90FA047
THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON THE FLIGHT WITHOUT A CAP INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE ENGINE QUIT WHEN THE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS EXHAUSTED. THE ACFT STALLED, ENTERED A SPIN, DESCENDED NOSE DOWN AND IMPACTED TERRAIN.
NTSB Probable Cause
FUEL EXHAUSTION WHICH RESULTED FROM THE PILOTS INTENTIONALLY OPERATING THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DEFICIENCY. THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN A STALL/SPIN AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TOOK OFF ON THE FLIGHT WITHOUT A CAP INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT FUEL TANK. THE ENGINE QUIT WHEN THE SUPPLY OF FUEL WAS EXHAUSTED. THE ACFT STALLED, ENTERED A SPIN, DESCENDED NOSE DOWN AND IMPACTED TERRAIN.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBurton Cavalier Model 2 Cavalier M
Tail NumberN7131
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:50
Weather SourceWFAC