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July 10, 2014 · Pekola James W Ridge Runner III · N39ZT
Andrews, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Andrews, NC
Aircraft
Pekola James W Ridge Runner III (2004)
Tail Number
N39ZT
Operator
Sarvis Thomas Wesley
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA349
The pilot stated that he departed the airport on a local flight in an experimental amateur built category airplane. After reaching about 100 feet above ground level and about 0.5 nautical miles from the departure end of the runway, the engine "sputtered" and subsequently lost power. The pilot attempted a forced landing to a field located directly in front of the airplane. During the landing, the airplane impacted the ground, the main landing gear splayed, and the airplane skidded about 40 feet before coming to rest nose down in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preexisting mechanical failures or anomalies, but during a postaccident examination of the airplane he discovered that he had failed to open the fuel tank valves prior to the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to open the fuel tank valves during the preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he departed the airport on a local flight in an experimental amateur built category airplane. After reaching about 100 feet above ground level and about 0.5 nautical miles from the departure end of the runway, the engine "sputtered" and subsequently lost power. The pilot attempted a forced landing to a field located directly in front of the airplane. During the landing, the airplane impacted the ground, the main landing gear splayed, and the airplane skidded about 40 feet before coming to rest nose down in a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preexisting mechanical failures or anomalies, but during a postaccident examination of the airplane he discovered that he had failed to open the fuel tank valves prior to the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EDT
Nearest AirportWestern Carolina Rgnl (1nm W)
Runway26
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPekola James W Ridge Runner III
Tail NumberN39ZT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSarvis Thomas Wesley
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 2200A · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC