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June 7, 2005 · Herbert O Kellerman 173 RG · N27BK

Venice, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Venice, FL
Aircraft
Herbert O Kellerman 173 RG
Tail Number
N27BK
Operator
Herbert O Kellerman
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA05CA118

The pilot stated he preformed a normal engine start, taxi, and engine run-up, with no discrepancies noted. He than checked his radios and taxied to the active runway, the take-off was normal with the airplane engine producing full power. He retracted the landing gear around 400 feet, and shut off the auxiliary fuel pump. Shortly thereafter the airplane engine started to lose power, he immediately turned the auxiliary fuel pump to the on position. The engine started to surge from idle to about 1800 rpm, and continued to surge for the remainder of the flight. The airplane was unable to maintain altitude, and the pilot made a 250-degree turn back to the airport, and landed on the grass overrun area of the approach end of runway 4, before impacting a fence and coming to a stop. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated that during his examination of the accident airplane, he found the "B" nut on the fuel line that supplies fuel to the fuel servo loose from it's fitting.

NTSB Probable Cause

The owner/pilot mechanic's inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line.

Full Narrative

On June 7, 2005, about 0930 eastern daylight time, an experimental/amateur-built Kellerman Velocity 173 RG airplane, N27BK, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, impacted with a fence during an emergency landing at Venice Municipal Airport, Venice, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The private-rated pilot received no injuries, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated he planed to fly to two airports and return back to the departure airport. He preformed a normal engine start, taxi, and engine run-up, with no discrepancies noted. He than checked his radios and taxied to the active runway, the take-off was normal with the airplane engine producing full power. He retracted the landing gear around 400 feet, and shut off the auxiliary fuel pump. Shortly thereafter the airplane engine started to lose power. He immediately turned the auxiliary fuel pump to the on position. The engine started to surge from idle to about 1800 rpm, and continued to surge for the remainder of the flight. The airplane was unable to maintain altitude, and the pilot made a 250-degree turn back to the airport, and landed on the grass overrun area of the approach end of runway 4, before impacting a fence and coming to a stop. The FAA inspector who responded to the accident stated that during his examination of the accident airplane, he found the "B" nut on the fuel line that supplies fuel to the fuel servo loose from it's fitting.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EDT
Nearest AirportVenice Muncicipal (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftHerbert O Kellerman 173 RG
Tail NumberN27BK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHerbert O Kellerman
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A3B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time09:21
Weather SourceWFAC

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