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June 17, 2015 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · N353DC

Moreland, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Moreland, GA
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 (2005)
Tail Number
N353DC
Operator
Falcon Aviation Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA243

The flight instructor stated that he and the private pilot receiving instruction had planned a long cross-country flight to build flight time. The cross-country flight was uneventful and they landed back at their home airport; however, they performed a touch-and-go to fly more and practice instrument approaches. After two approaches, the pilots were again approaching their home airport when the engine lost all power. The flight instructor was unable to restart the engine and performed a forced landing to a field. He further stated that he had miscalculated fuel consumption and that the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The inspector noted that the single fuel tank remained intact and was absent of fuel. One gallon of fuel was then added to the fuel tank and the engine started without hesitation and ran continuously. The inspector stated that according to Hobbs time, the airplane was operated for 3.6 hours since its last fueling.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's inaccurate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor stated that he and the private pilot receiving instruction had planned a long cross-country flight to build flight time. The cross-country flight was uneventful and they landed back at their home airport; however, they performed a touch-and-go to fly more and practice instrument approaches. After two approaches, the pilots were again approaching their home airport when the engine lost all power. The flight instructor was unable to restart the engine and performed a forced landing to a field. He further stated that he had miscalculated fuel consumption and that the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The inspector noted that the single fuel tank remained intact and was absent of fuel. One gallon of fuel was then added to the fuel tank and the engine started without hesitation and ran continuously. The inspector stated that according to Hobbs time, the airplane was operated for 3.6 hours since its last fueling.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNewnan County Airport (5nm S)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1
Tail NumberN353DC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFalcon Aviation Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240 · Reciprocating · 125
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time20:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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