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July 10, 2014 · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · N128LS

Melbourne, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Melbourne, FL
Aircraft
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo (2006)
Tail Number
N128LS
Operator
First Landings Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14LA344

The private pilot departed on a cross-country flight in the light sport airplane. After leveling off at a cruise altitude about 2,500 ft, the pilot turned off the electric fuel pump and saw an initial decrease in fuel pressure followed by a return to the normal range. About 5-10 minutes later, the engine began to run rough, and the pilot turned on the electric fuel pump. The engine ran smoothly for a short time then experienced a total loss of power, and the pilot conducted a forced landing to a dirt road. A postaccident test run of the engine revealed no anomalies when the engine was operated at low rpm. The engine could not be run at full power due to the damage sustained to its mounts during the forced landing. Based on the available information, the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Full Narrative

On July 10, 2014, about 0940 eastern daylight time, a Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo, N128LS, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power near Melbourne, Florida. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight, which departed Orlando Apopka Airport (X04), Apopka, Florida, and was destined for Merritt Island Airport (COI), Merritt Island, Florida. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The pilot stated that a preflight inspection and engine run-up check revealed no anomalies. The takeoff was normal, and he climbed the airplane to a cruise altitude of 2,500 feet. Upon establishing the airplane in cruise flight, the pilot turned off the electric fuel pump and observed the fuel pressure gauge indicate an initial decrease, followed by an increase to the normal range. About five to ten minutes later, the engine began to run rough, and the pilot turned on the electric fuel pump. The engine ran smoothly for a short time, then experienced a total loss of power. The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing to a dirt road. The airplane was examined at the accident site by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector. The inspector stated that the wing fuel tanks each contained about 3 gallons of fuel, and that the engine firewall had sustained substantial damage. The airplane was then moved to X04 to facilitate further examination. Electrical power was applied to the airplane, and the operation of the electric fuel pump was verified. Fuel was plumbed to the engine, and the engine started and ran smoothly at low rpm with no anomalies observed. The engine could not be run at full power due to damage sustained to the engine mounts during the forced landing. The 0953 weather observation at Melbourne International Airport (MLB), about 14 nautical miles southeast of the accident site, included clear skies, 10 miles visibility, wind from 190 degrees at 5 knots, temperature 28 degrees C, dew point 23 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 30.14 inches of mercury. The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land. His most recent FAA third-class medical certificate was issued in January 2012. His total flight experience, as well as flight experience in the accident airplane make and model, was not determined. The airplane was manufactured in 2006, and was equipped with a Rotax 912ULS, 100hp, reciprocating engine. The airplane's maintenance history was not determined. At the time of the accident, the airplane had accumulated 1,451.4 total hours.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:40 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo
Tail NumberN128LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFirst Landings Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912ULS · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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