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May 9, 2004 · 2003 Nash Kitfox II · N308KF

Broadview, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 9, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Broadview, MT
Aircraft
2003 Nash Kitfox II
Tail Number
N308KF
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA04LA080

The pilot reported that the airplane experienced a sudden unexpected loss of engine power while in a normal flight configuration. The pilot restarted the engine, however it quit a second time and he initiated a forced landing to a nearby field where the airplane was substantially damaged during the landing. In a subsequent written statement the pilot reported the loss of engine power was "characteristic" of fuel starvation, however, the airplane had approximately 20 gallons of fuel on board and the fuel valve was in the open position. Post accident examination of the wreckage confirmed fuel system continuity, but it was noted that fuel was only present from the supply tank to the firewall mounted fuel pump. No fuel was observed in the system between the pneumatic fuel pump and the engine. The airplane was equipped with a Mikuni pneumatic fuel pump, mounted on the firewall in the vertical position. No anomalies were noted with the engine. The aircraft was not equipped with an emergency or standby fuel pump.

NTSB Probable Cause

Fuel starvation during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.

Full Narrative

On May 9, 2004, about 0835 mountain daylight time, an experimental 2003 Nash Kitfox II, N308KF, sustained substantial damage following a loss of engine power, off airport landing and subsequent nose down in an open field near Broadview, Montana. The airplane is owned by the pilot and was being operated as a visual flight rules (VFR) personal/pleasure flight under the provisions of 14, CFR Part 91, when the accident occurred. The airline transport pilot sustained minor injuries in the accident. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Billings, Montana, approximately 40 minutes prior to the accident. During a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board IIC on May 10, the pilot reported that the airplane experienced a sudden unexpected loss of engine power while in a normal flight configuration. The pilot restarted the engine, however it quit a second time and he initiated a forced landing to a nearby field. The pilot reported that just before touchdown, the airplane pitched nose down and impacted terrain at a 40 degree angle. The airplane nosed over resulting in substantial damage to the forward section of the fuselage and the tail. The pilot also stated that he landed with a tailwind. In a written statement dated May 14, the pilot reported the loss of engine power was "characteristic" of fuel starvation, however, the airplane had approximately 20 gallons of fuel on board and the fuel valve was in the open position. During the post accident examination of the wreckage, by personnel from the Helena, Montana, FSDO, fuel system continuity was established, however, it was noted that fuel was only present from the supply tank to the firewall mounted fuel pump. No fuel was observed in the system between the pneumatic fuel pump and the engine. The airplane was equipped with a Mikuni pneumatic fuel pump, mounted on the firewall in the vertical position. The airplane was not equipped with an emergency or standby fuel pump.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:35 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

Aircraft2003 Nash Kitfox II
Tail NumberN308KF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 28 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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