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August 6, 2011 · Quicksilver Sprint II · N403BP
Douglas, KS
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 6, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Douglas, KS
Aircraft
Quicksilver Sprint II
Tail Number
N403BP
Operator
Patterson Kenneth M
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA551
According to the pilot, while conducting a local flight, the airplane's engine began to lose power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and the airplane began to descend. The pilot initially chose a field in which to land, but a barbed wire fence obstructed the selected landing area. The pilot then attempted to land past the barbed wire fence; however, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane revealed a lack of fuel throughout the fuel system. After adding fuel to the airplane's fuel tanks, the engine operated normally.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
When on a local flight, the airplane's engine began to lose engine power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and the airplane began to descend. The pilot initially chose a forced landing area in a field, but a barbed wire fence obstructed the selected landing area. The pilot then attempted to land past the barbed wire fence; however, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane revealed a lack of fuel throughout the fuel system. After adding fuel to the airplane's fuel tanks, the engine operated normally.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver Sprint II
Tail NumberN403BP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPatterson Kenneth M
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582DCDI · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC