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August 27, 2009 · Piper J5A · N33078
Holland, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 27, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Holland, MA
Aircraft
Piper J5A
Tail Number
N33078
Operator
Horan Mark E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA489
The pilot stated that he began the day with an unknown quantity of fuel. Shortly after departing on his second flight of the day, the airplane suffered a complete loss of engine power. During the subsequent forced landing, the left main landing gear caught tall grass and ground-looped the airplane, which resulted in substantial damage to the left landing gear, left wing strut, and left lower fuselage. Post accident examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed no odor of fuel, no fuel spillage, and 5 ounces of fuel in the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he began the day with an unknown quantity of fuel. Shortly after departing on his second flight of the day, the airplane suffered a complete loss of engine power. During the subsequent forced landing, the left main landing gear caught tall grass and ground-looped the airplane, which resulted in substantial damage to the left landing gear, left wing strut, and left lower fuselage. Post accident examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed no odor of fuel, no fuel spillage, and 5 ounces of fuel in the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:25 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper J5A
Tail NumberN33078
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHoran Mark E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · A&C75 SERIES · Reciprocating · 75
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time19:30
Weather SourcePILO