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March 7, 2010 · Sutton AVID Hauler · N22EJ

Rigby, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Rigby, ID
Aircraft
Sutton AVID Hauler
Tail Number
N22EJ
Operator
Scott D Fisher
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10LA154

The pilot reported that immediately after takeoff, at approximately 300 feet above ground level, the engine of the experimental amateur-built airplane lost power. During the forced landing, the airplane's tundra tires broke through the snow-covered surface crust and the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The fuselage and empennage sustained structural damage. The pilot stated that the engine manufacturer’s manual recommended using an electrical fuel pump, which was not installed on the accident airplane. The pilot stated that even though the airplane was a high-wing design, the high angle of attack during takeoff likely prevented the gravity feed system from delivering fuel fast enough to maintain engine power. During the postaccident engine inspection, no abnormalities were found which would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Unknown/Not determined - C

Full Narrative

On March 7, 2010, approximately 1300 mountain standard time, a Sutton Avid Hauler experimental amateur-built airplane, N22EJ, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rigby, Idaho. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The owner/pilot was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight, which was originating at the time of the accident. A flight plan had not been filed. The pilot said that immediately after takeoff from the Rigby-Jefferson County Airport, at approximately 300 feet above ground level, the engine lost power. He performed a forced landing to a snow covered field. During the landing roll, as the airplane slowed, the tundra tires broke through the surface crust sinking deeper into the snow. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. The fuselage was wrinkled and the empennage was bent upwards. The pilot said the Rotax engine manual recommended using an electrical fuel pump, however, this airplane did not have one installed. The pilot stated that even though the airplane was a high wing design, the high angle of attack during takeoff likely prevented the gravity feed system from delivering fuel fast enough to maintain engine power. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the engine and found no abnormalities, which would have precluded its normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 MST
Nearest AirportRigby-Jefferson Co Arpt (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSutton AVID Hauler
Tail NumberN22EJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott D Fisher
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 27 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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