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July 5, 2009 · Nalis Glastar · N432P
Arlington, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, WA
Aircraft
Nalis Glastar
Tail Number
N432P
Operator
Peter G Nalis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA329
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice touch-and-go landings. During the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go, about midway down the runway, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a gentle left turn towards a vacant taxiway to initiate a forced landing. The pilot landed hard just short of the taxiway. The left wing was wrinkled, and the nose wheel and left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot stated that he had the incorrect fuel tank selected, and "the engine lost power due to fuel starvation." He also stated that prior to takeoff, one fuel tank had "little to no fuel" and "the other fuel tank was about half full." The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe prior to the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank prior to takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice touch-and-go landings. During the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go, about midway down the runway, the engine lost power. The pilot initiated a gentle left turn towards a vacant taxiway to initiate a forced landing. The pilot landed hard just short of the taxiway. The left wing was wrinkled, and the nose wheel and left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot stated he had the incorrect fuel tank selected, and "the engine lost power due to fuel starvation." He also stated that prior to takeoff, one fuel tank had "little to no fuel" and "the other fuel tank was about half full." The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:37 PDT
Nearest AirportArlington Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5332 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNalis Glastar
Tail NumberN432P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter G Nalis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAma/Expr · Subaru · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280°
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO