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May 17, 2010 · Nelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · N124SN
Milica, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Milica, MN
Aircraft
Nelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2
Tail Number
N124SN
Operator
Nelson Steven P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA254
According to the pilot, he and his passenger had flown for approximately 1.5 hours before returning to his airport for landing. Prior to landing, the pilot became distracted by another aircraft within the vicinity of the airport and he forgot to switch to "both" tanks on the fuel selector. During the landing, the airplane bounced and the pilot executed a go-around in order to perform "a better landing." While executing the go-around the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway; however, the airplane touched down in a field and the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that he forgot to switch fuel tanks during the flight and that was the reason the engine lost power. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main wing spar was bent.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he and his passenger had flown for approximately 1.5 hours prior to returning to his airport for landing. Prior to landing, the pilot became distracted by other aircraft within the vicinity of the airport and "[the pilot] forgot to switch to 'both' [tanks] on the fuel selector." During the landing, the airplane bounced and the pilot executed a go-around in order to perform "a better landing." While executing a go-around, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway; however, the airplane touched down in a field and the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that he forgot to switch fuel tanks during the flight and that was the reason the engine lost power. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main wing spar was bent.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2
Tail NumberN124SN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNelson Steven P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO