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December 7, 2008 · Miller LONG EZ/XP · N6KD
Wauchula, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 7, 2008
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Wauchula, FL
Aircraft
Miller LONG EZ/XP
Tail Number
N6KD
Operator
Smith Gary
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA097
The pilot of the amateur-built airplane stated that while in cruise flight the engine lost all power and that he made an attempt to land in a field. He overshot the field and hit a power line. A cursory examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuel tanks were breached and fuel spillage was noted in the surrounding vegetation. A subsequent examination of the engine by the FAA inspector established compression and valvetrain continuity, and no mechanical anomalies were noted.
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined
Full Narrative
The pilot of an amateur-built Long EZ/XP stated that while in cruise flight, the engine lost all power and he made an attempt to land in a field. He overshot the field and hit a power line. A cursory examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuel tanks were breached, and fuel spillage was noted in the surrounding vegetation. The FAA inspector planned to further examine the engine after wreckage recovery; however, the wreckage was recovered to an unsecured auto salvage facility and "worked on" by one of the airplane owners, without the FAA inspector's permission. A subsequent examination of the engine by the FAA inspector established compression and valve train continuity, and no mechanical anomalies were noted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMiller LONG EZ/XP
Tail NumberN6KD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmith Gary
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC