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October 29, 2002 · Hubbard Stddhmltn Glasairiis · N98TR

Chino, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Chino, CA
Aircraft
Hubbard Stddhmltn Glasairiis
Tail Number
N98TR
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA016

All engine power was lost upon reaching between 150 and 200 feet above the runway during initial climb. The pilot made a forced landing, and the airplane collided with an automobile before coming to rest in an open field about 100 yards beyond the departure end of the runway. The local area flight was performed by the airplane's owner/builder as a sales demonstration for the prospective purchaser, who was the passenger in the airplane. The wing tanks contained about 30 gallons of fuel, and the fuel selector was on the "Both" tanks position. When the pilot first attempted to depart the engine did not respond normally, so the pilot aborted the attempt. The accident occurred during the pilot's subsequent attempted departure. The pilot opined that his experimental airplane's engine lost power because of a lack of, or intermittent, fuel supply.

NTSB Probable Cause

Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.

Full Narrative

On October 29, 2002, about 1143 Pacific standard time, an experimental Hubbard Stoddard Hamilton Glasair II-S, N98TR, experienced a total loss of engine power during initial climb from runway 26R at the Chino Airport, Chino, California. During the forced landing, the airplane impacted an automobile before coming to rest in an open field on the grounds of the California Institution for Men, a state prison in Chino. The airplane was substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger received minor injuries. No one on the ground was injured. The local area flight was performed by the airplane's owner/builder as a sales demonstration for the prospective purchaser, who was the passenger in the airplane. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The flight was performed under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, and it was originating at the time of the mishap. The pilot reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that nothing unusual was observed during the engine start; taxi for takeoff, and engine run up. The wing tanks contained about 30 gallons of fuel, and the fuel selector was on the "Both" tanks position. When the pilot first attempted to depart, the engine did not respond normally, so he aborted the attempt. Thereafter, the pilot attempted to depart again. On this occasion, all engine power was lost between 150 and 200 feet above ground level. The airplane came to rest approximately 100 yards beyond the departure end of the runway. In the pilot's completed "Aircraft Accident Report," he indicated that the loss of engine power was likely related to a lack of, or intermittent, fuel supply to the engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:43 PST
Nearest AirportCHINO (0nm W)
Runway26R
Runway Length4858 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHubbard Stddhmltn Glasairiis
Tail NumberN98TR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 48
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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