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February 2, 2001 · Arthur Dragonfly · N29KK

Marana, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 2, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Marana, AZ
Aircraft
Arthur Dragonfly
Tail Number
N29KK
Operator
Allen L Petterson
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA089

The airplane had a total loss of engine power and the pilot made an emergency landing. The airplane was at a cruise altitude of 4,000 feet msl when the engine lost power. The pilot said that he verified that the electric fuel pump switch was in the "on" position. He then moved the fuel mixture control to the "full rich" position and engaged the starter. After his unsuccessful attempts to start the engine, he made an emergency forced landing in open desert terrain.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.

Full Narrative

On February 1, 2001, at 1934 hours mountain standard time, an amateur-built experimental Arthur Dragonfly, N29KK, lost engine power and made an emergency forced landing southeast of Marana, Arizona. During the landing, the aircraft encountered rough terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage, and the certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, received only minor injuries. The airplane was being operated by the pilot/owner as a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The local flight originated from the Marana Northwest Regional Airport about 1910. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot told Safety Board investigators that he had been in cruise flight at 4,000 feet mean sea level when the engine quit. He said that he verified that the electric fuel pump switch was in the "on" position. He then moved the fuel mixture control to the "full rich" position and engaged the starter. After his unsuccessful attempts to start the engine, he made an emergency forced landing in open desert terrain. During the forced landing, the forward canard was damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:34 MST
Nearest Airport10nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftArthur Dragonfly
Tail NumberN29KK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAllen L Petterson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 25 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time01:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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