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October 4, 2005 · Culver LCA · N32476
Mcgregor, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2005
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Mcgregor, TX
Aircraft
Culver LCA
Tail Number
N32476
Operator
Keith Richbourg
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA002
The 540-hour private pilot reported that approximately 5 to 10 miles short of his destination airport, while still in cruise flight at 3,500 feet, the engine lost power without warnings. The pilot made a forced landing to a field with the main landing gear still retracted. During the landing, the left wing came into contact with a fence post and severed the wing. The vintage airplane was not equipped with fuel gauges and the pilot reported that he did not visually inspect the fuel tanks before takeoff and estimated that he had enough fuel to complete a cross-country flight to a nearby airport. Examination of the airplane revealed that the main fuel tank was empty.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
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This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:08 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCulver LCA
Tail NumberN32476
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKeith Richbourg
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C85 · Reciprocating · 85
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time00:15
Weather SourceWFAC