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March 21, 2008 · Rans S12XL · N166LS
Wauchula, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 21, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Rans S12XL
Tail Number
N166LS
Operator
Jay B Kurtz
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA147
The amateur-built Rans S12XL's engine lost power while making an overhead approach to the destination airport. The pilot then performed an emergency landing in the grass to the west of the single runway, and during the landing roll the left main gear "went into a hole and collapsed." During the collapse, the structural tubing of the fuselage was damaged. Examination of the fuel system revealed that the fuel supply line to the fuel pump was cracked, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
The malfunction of the fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of an amateur-built Rans S12XL, the airplane's engine lost power while making an overhead approach to the destination airport. The pilot then performed an emergency landing in the grass to the west of the single runway, and during the landing roll the left main gear "went into a hole and collapsed." During the collapse, the structural tubing of the fuselage was damaged. Examination of the fuel system by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the fuel supply line to the fuel pump was cracked, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 EDT
Nearest AirportWachula Municipal Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRans S12XL
Tail NumberN166LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJay B Kurtz
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 10 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time16:52
Weather SourceWFAC