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January 9, 2007 · Barron Thorp T18 · N54DT

Edinburg, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 9, 2007
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Edinburg, OH
Aircraft
Barron Thorp T18
Tail Number
N54DT
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI07CA057

The airplane impacted trees and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during approach. The pilot stated that the airplane lost engine power due to "a depletion of fuel." The pilot attempted to land in a plowed field but reported not having sufficient altitude to clear trees at the field's edge. The pilot stated that he "stalled the airplane into the top of the trees." The pilot reported the airplane then fell approximately forty feet to the ground in a nose down attitude. Inspection of airplane revealed that the fuel system did not contain any remaining usable fuel. The fuel system was intact and no fuel smell was noted at the accident site. The pilot reported that the accident flight was three hours and eight minutes in duration. The pilot stated that the airplane had 29 gallons of fuel on board at departure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident was the tree line that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.

Full Narrative

The airplane impacted trees and terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during approach. The pilot stated that the airplane lost engine power due to "a depletion of fuel." The pilot attempted to land in a plowed field but reported not having sufficient altitude to clear trees at the field's edge. The pilot stated that he "stalled the airplane into the top of the trees." The pilot reported the airplane then fell approximately forty feet to the ground in a nose down attitude. Inspection of airplane revealed that the fuel system did not contain any remaining usable fuel. The fuel system was intact and no fuel smell was noted at the accident site. The pilot reported that the accident flight was three hours and eight minutes in duration. The pilot stated that the airplane had 29 gallons of fuel on board at departure. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:08 EST
Nearest AirportPortage County Airport (7nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBarron Thorp T18
Tail NumberN54DT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Second Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 11 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time21:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data