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July 18, 2008 · Eagle Aircraft Eagle DW-1 · N8814L
Bryan, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bryan, OH
Aircraft
Eagle Aircraft Eagle DW-1
Tail Number
N8814L
Operator
Hummel Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI08CA199
The pilot of the agricultural spray airplane reported that the airplane's fuel gauge was stuck and it provided an inaccurate indication of the fuel remaining. He thought there was about 30 minutes of fuel remaining, but the engine lost power about 3 miles from the grass airstrip where he intended to land. He reported that the airplane experienced fuel exhaustion, and he executed a forced landing to a field. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over in a field. The inspection of the airplane in the field revealed no fuel in the fuel tank. No fuel was found in the hose from the electric fuel pump to the engine driven fuel pump.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the agricultural spray airplane reported that the airplane's fuel gauge was stuck and it provided an inaccurate indication of the fuel remaining. He thought there was about 30 minutes of fuel remaining, but the engine quit about 3 miles from the grass airstrip where he intended to land. He reported that the airplane experienced fuel exhaustion, and he executed a forced landing to a field. The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over in a field. The inspection of the airplane in the field revealed no fuel in the fuel tank. No fuel was found in the hose from the electric fuel pump to the engine driven fuel pump.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftEagle Aircraft Eagle DW-1
Tail NumberN8814L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHummel Aviation
Operating RulePart 137
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0