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November 9, 2007 · Scottish Bulldog 120 · N9151R

Cramerton, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cramerton, NC
Aircraft
Scottish Bulldog 120
Tail Number
N9151R
Operator
Merlin J Ramsey
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA016

The pilot stated that he departed on a VFR flight and no flight plan was filed. He flew past his destination airport, reversed his course, descended down to 800 feet, and was in cruise flight when the engine lost power. An engine restart was not attempted and the pilot made a forced landing into the trees. The pilot stated that the airplane had not been registered with the FAA since he purchased it, and the condition inspection was expired. In addition, the pilot stated that he did not have a current flight review or medical certificate. The FAA examined the airplane and no anomalies were noted with the engine assembly and accessories, flight controls, or airframe. The fuel tanks were not ruptured and two ounces of fuel were drained from the lower fuselage fuel sump. Two gallons of fuel were drained from the main fuel tanks. The unusable fuel for the airplane is two gallons. The pilot stated to the NTSB that "he miscalculated his fuel burn rate which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to running out of gas."

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated he departed on a VFR flight and no flight plan was filed. He flew past his destination airport, reversed his course, descended down to 800 feet, and was in cruise flight when the engine quit. An engine restart was not attempted and the pilot made a forced landing into the trees. The pilot stated the airplane had not been registered with the FAA since he purchased it, and the condition inspection was expired. In addition, the pilot stated he did not have a current flight review or medical certificate. The FAA examined the airplane and no anomalies were noted with the engine assembly and accessories, flight controls, or airframe. The fuel tanks were not ruptured and two ounces of fuel were drained from the lower fuselage fuel sump. Two gallons of fuel were drained from the main fuel tanks. The unusable fuel for the airplane is two gallons. The pilot stated to the NTSB that "he miscalculated his fuel burn rate which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to running out of gas."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:16 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftScottish Bulldog 120
Tail NumberN9151R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMerlin J Ramsey
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · AFI-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data