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August 14, 2012 · Boughner R 80 Tiger MOTH · N615SX
Ramona, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Ramona, CA
Aircraft
Boughner R 80 Tiger MOTH
Tail Number
N615SX
Operator
Boughner Gerald O
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA358
The pilot reported that prior to the cross-country flight, which would require approximately six gallons of fuel to complete, he had seven gallons of fuel in the main fuel tank and five gallons in the auxiliary tank. The cross-country flight was uneventful; about 0.5 mile away from the airport, on the base leg, the airplane’s engine stopped developing power. The pilot reported he was unable to open the auxiliary tank valve in a timely manner before the airplane impacted terrain approximately 100 yards east of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that prior to the cross country flight, which would require approximately 6 gallons of fuel to complete; he had 7 gallons of fuel in the main fuel tank and 5 gallons in the auxiliary tank. The cross country flight was uneventful; about 0.5-miles away from the airport, on the base leg, the airplane’s engine stopped developing power. The pilot reported he was unable to open the auxiliary tank valve in a timely manner before the airplane impacted terrain approximately 100 yards east of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 PDT
Nearest AirportRamona Airport (2nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoughner R 80 Tiger MOTH
Tail NumberN615SX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBoughner Gerald O
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300A · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC