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February 9, 2014 · Bellanca 7KCAB · N103KW
Sussex, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 9, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sussex, NJ
Aircraft
Bellanca 7KCAB (1975)
Tail Number
N103KW
Operator
Aviation Club of Sussex
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA118
The pilot stated that he did not verify the quantity of fuel in the airplane's fuel tanks prior to departure. About 15 minutes into the flight, the engine began to "sputter," then experienced a total loss of power. After looking at the airplane's fuel gauges, the pilot determined that the airplane had "run out of fuel." The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing to a snow-covered field. Upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airframe or engine.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he did not verify the quantity of fuel in the airplane's fuel tanks prior to departure. About 15 minutes into the flight, the engine began to "sputter," then experienced a total loss of power. After looking at the airplane's fuel gauges, the pilot determined that the airplane had "run out of fuel." The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing to a snow-covered field. Upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airframe or engine.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 7KCAB
Tail NumberN103KW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAviation Club of Sussex
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320-E2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 7 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC