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October 6, 1986 · Stahl-Ameter Monnett Sonerai II Monnett SO · N44KC
Arab, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arab, MO
Aircraft
Stahl-Ameter Monnett Sonerai II Monnett SO
Tail Number
N44KC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MKC87LA005
THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD CAPACITY FOR TEN GALLONS OF USABLE FUEL, AND THAT HE FLEW FOR LESS THAT AN HOUR BEFORE LANDING AT COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE SIGHT GAUGES WERE NOT ACCURATE ON THE GROUND AND HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE TANKS SINCE HE THOUGHT HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL TO FLY TO POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI. THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE AT CRUISE 25NM SHORT OF HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT AND THE PILOT LANDED IN TREE TOPS AND NOSED INTO THE GROUND AFTER MANEUVERING TO A FORCED LANDING. POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FOUND NO FUEL IN THE TANK, FUEL LINES, NOR FUEL STRAINER.
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THE PILOT STATED THAT THE AIRCRAFT HAD CAPACITY FOR TEN GALLONS OF USABLE FUEL, AND THAT HE FLEW FOR LESS THAT AN HOUR BEFORE LANDING AT COLUMBIA, ILLINOIS. ACCORDING TO THE PILOT, THE SIGHT GAUGES WERE NOT ACCURATE ON THE GROUND AND HE DID NOT VISUALLY CHECK THE TANKS SINCE HE THOUGHT HE HAD ENOUGH FUEL TO FLY TO POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI. THE ENGINE LOST POWER WHILE AT CRUISE 25NM SHORT OF HIS DESTINATION AIRPORT AND THE PILOT LANDED IN TREE TOPS AND NOSED INTO THE GROUND AFTER MANEUVERING TO A FORCED LANDING. POST-ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION FOUND NO FUEL IN THE TANK, FUEL LINES, NOR FUEL STRAINER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStahl-Ameter Monnett Sonerai II Monnett SO
Tail NumberN44KC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsVolkswagen · 7579 EVA-1600 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC