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August 8, 2014 · Jabiru Usa Sport Aircraft J250 SP NO Series · N526FL
Bakersfield, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bakersfield, CA
Aircraft
Jabiru Usa Sport Aircraft J250 SP NO Series (2006)
Tail Number
N526FL
Operator
Newsom William a Jr
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA334
The pilot reported that while en route he noted that the fuel gauges were fluctuating and eventually indicated empty. He declared an emergency and diverted to a nearby airport. During the approach the airplane was too high and despite a slip and s-turns he landed long, overran the departure end of the runway, and struck a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that other than the erratic fuel indication on the fuel gauges, no other mechanical malfunctions or failures existed with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation. He added that at the time of landing, the engine was still running and a postaccident examination of the airplane revealed an adequate amount of fuel in the fuel tanks.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while en route he noted that the fuel gauges were fluctuating and eventually indicated empty. He declared an emergency and diverted to a nearby airport. During the approach the airplane was too high and despite a slip and s-turns he landed long, overran the departure end of the runway, and struck a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that other than the erratic fuel indication on the fuel gauges, no other mechanical malfunctions or failures existed with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation. He added that at the time of landing, the engine was still running and a postaccident examination of the airplane revealed an adequate amount of fuel in the fuel tanks.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 PDT
Nearest AirportBakersfield Muni (0nm SE)
Runway34
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftJabiru Usa Sport Aircraft J250 SP NO Series
Tail NumberN526FL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorNewsom William a Jr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsJabiru · 3300 · Reciprocating · 120
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 67 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Weather SourcePILO