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August 12, 2009 · Sabre-Trike · UNREG
Crandall, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Crandall, GA
Aircraft
Sabre-Trike
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Gary M Kerr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA462
The pilot stated that he planned a short duration local flight and while on approach returning to land, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. He initiated an approach to a farmer’s pasture and in the process landed hard on the nose wheel which broke off. The weight-shift aircraft then nosed over.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he planned a short duration local flight and while on approach returning to land, the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion. He initiated an approach to a farmer’s pasture and in the process landed hard on the nose wheel which broke off. The weight-shift aircraft then nosed over.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSabre-Trike
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGary M Kerr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 447 · Reciprocating · 48
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC