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July 31, 2009 · Boring Robert Burton RV6A · N613LE
Demming, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Demming, NM
Aircraft
Boring Robert Burton RV6A
Tail Number
N613LE
Operator
Van Lauwe David C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA480
While on final approach to land, the pilot initiated a go around due to a glider on the runway. When he added power the engine lost power, forcing the pilot to land short of the runway and impact the airport perimeter fence. A witness overheard the passenger say "they switched fuel tanks after the engine lost power, but it didn't do anything." Examination of the airplane revealed that the right fuel tank contained approximately one quart of fuel and the fuel selector was on the left tank. Investigators were able to confirm fuel flow from the left tank and no fuel flow from the right tank. Damage was confirmed to the engine firewall and wing spars.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage.
Full Narrative
While on final approach to land, the pilot initiated a go around due to a glider on the runway. When he added power the engine quit, forcing the pilot to land short of the runway and impact the airport perimeter fence. A witness overheard the passenger say "they switched fuel tanks after the engine quit, but it didn't do anything." Examination of the airplane revealed the right fuel tank contained approximately one quart of fuel and the fuel selector was on the left tank. Investigators were able to confirm fuel flow from the left tank and no fuel flow from the right tank. Damage was confirmed to the engine firewall and wing spars.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 MDT
Nearest AirportDemming Municipal Airport (1nm)
Runway08
Runway Length6627 ft
Runway Width25 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoring Robert Burton RV6A
Tail NumberN613LE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVan Lauwe David C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time08:00
Weather SourcePILO