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June 11, 2013 · Youngs William D T211 · N211BY

Festus, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 11, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Festus, MO
Aircraft
Youngs William D T211
Tail Number
N211BY
Operator
Smith James E
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA339

While descending to land, the pilot called his wife and told her the airplane had run out of fuel and was going to crash. The airplane impacted a tree line and then subsequently descended into a field. After the accident, the pilot again contacted his wife and told her that he did not know his location. The pilot's wife called 911, and the airplane was subsequently located in the field about 2 1/2 miles south of the destination airport. A postaccident examination of the wreckage revealed no fuel in either the airplane or on the ground near the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On June 10, 2013, about 2100 central daylight time, an amateur built William D. Youngs T211, N211BY, collided with trees and the terrain following a loss of engine power in Festus, Missouri. The pilot and passenger received serious injuries. The airplane, which was registered to and operated by the pilot, received substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The personal flight was being conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from the Festus Memorial Airport (FES), Festus, Missouri, about 1900. According to local authorities, while descending to land at FES, the pilot called his wife via cell phone. He told her they had run out of fuel and were going to crash. The airplane contacted a treeline that contained 30 to 40 foot tall trees. The airplane then descended into a field contacting the terrain about 25 feet from the treeline. After the impact, the pilot contacted his wife once again stating they had crashed and that he did not know their location. The pilot's wife contacted 911 and the airplane was subsequently located in the field about 2 ½ miles south of FES. A postaccident examination of the airplane, by the Federal Aviation Administration, showed there was no evidence of fuel in the airplane or on the ground surrounding the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 CDT
Nearest AirportFestus Memorial Airport (2nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftYoungs William D T211
Tail NumberN211BY
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSmith James E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · 0-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · None · Serious
Crew 2Age 40 · None · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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