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November 25, 2011 · Anatra Bart T VANS RV-7A · N816BA
Quinton, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Quinton, VA
Aircraft
Anatra Bart T VANS RV-7A
Tail Number
N816BA
Operator
Bradley David
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA088
The pilot reported that, after a touch-and-go landing and takeoff and, while the airplane was about 500 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return to the airport; however, the airplane landed short of the runway. The nose gear collapsed, and the airplane "flipped," resulting in structural damage to the engine firewall, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. Examination of the wreckage found that the right fuel tank was empty and was not breached. The pilot stated that the main fuel switch was in the right tank position when the engine lost power. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunction or failure.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, after a touch-and-go, about 500 feet above the ground, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to return to the airport; however, it was dark and the airplane landed short of the runway. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane "flipped," resulting in structural damage to the engine firewall, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and found the right fuel tank was empty of fuel and was not breached. The pilot stated that the main fuel switch was in the right tank position when the engine lost power. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction or failure during the accident flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportNew Kent County Airport (1nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAnatra Bart T VANS RV-7A
Tail NumberN816BA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBradley David
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuperior · XP-O-360-A1A2 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind220° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 34 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time22:54
Weather SourceWFAC