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October 30, 2011 · Tacchi Torello F VANS Aircraft RV10 · N968TP
Folkston, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 30, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Folkston, GA
Aircraft
Tacchi Torello F VANS Aircraft RV10
Tail Number
N968TP
Operator
Tacchi Torello F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA055
The pilot stated that, prior to departing on the 1-hour flight, he added 5 gallons of fuel to both the left and right fuel tanks and visually estimated the total fuel on board to be 23 gallons. About 4 minutes from the destination airport, the engine began to sputter. The pilot noticed that the right fuel tank gauge indicated empty, and the left indicated one-quarter full. The pilot then switched the fuel selector from the right tank to the left and proceeded to fly at a reduced power setting, but the engine began to sputter again, and the pilot selected a field in which to perform a forced landing. The airplane landed between two trees, resulting in substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that prior to departing on the one-hour flight, he added 5 gallons of fuel to both left and right fuel tanks, and visually estimated the total fuel on board to be 23 gallons. Approximately 4 minutes from the destination airport, the engine began to sputter. The pilot noticed that the right fuel tank gauge indicated empty, and the left indicated one-quarter full. The pilot then switched the fuel selector from the right tank to the left, but the engine continued to sputter, and the pilot selected a field to perform a forced landing. The airplane landed between two trees, resulting in substantial damage to both left and right wings. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:14 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftTacchi Torello F VANS Aircraft RV10
Tail NumberN968TP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTacchi Torello F
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 17 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 46
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:56