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June 6, 2016 · Flohr David J R 80 Tiger MOTH NO Series · N8CX

Decatur, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Decatur, TX
Aircraft
Flohr David J R 80 Tiger MOTH NO Series (2005)
Tail Number
N8CX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16LA219

The airline transport pilot reported that he was flying his experimental, amateur-built airplane about 500 ft above ground level over his ranch when he smelled something burning. About 15 seconds later, the engine experienced a total loss of power, and the propeller stopped spinning. The airplane impacted a ditch and nosed over during the subsequent forced landing. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed that the inline electric boost pump had overheated and burned, which resulted in a loss of fuel supply to the engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

A failure of the electric fuel boost pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

Full Narrative

On June 6, 2016, about 1730 central daylight time, an amateur built Flohr David J R-80 Tiger Moth airplane, N8CX, nosed down during an off airport forced landing in Decatur, Texas, following a loss of engine power. The airline transport rated pilot was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to a private individual and was operated under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight and no flight plan was filed. The local flight originated from the Lazy G Bar Ranch Airport (90T), Decatur, Texas.The pilot reported he was flying at an altitude of about 500 ft above the ground over his ranch when the accident occurred. He stated he smelled something burning and about 15 seconds later, the engine lost all power and the propeller stopped spinning. The airplane hit a ditch and nosed over during the forced landing resulting in substantial damage to both lower wings. The pilot reported the previous owner of the airplane had installed a Facet 150 electric boost pump to increase the fuel flow. The pilot examined the engine after the accident and stated the inline electric boost pump overheated, burned, and shut down the fuel supply to the engine.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftFlohr David J R 80 Tiger MOTH NO Series
Tail NumberN8CX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · C90-14F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time22:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data