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July 19, 2018 · Microlites Ptyltd Dragonfly B 046 · N7008Z

Buckley, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Buckley, WA
Aircraft
Microlites Ptyltd Dragonfly B 046 (1998)
Tail Number
N7008Z
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR18LA204

The pilot noted no anomalies during the preflight, engine start, or runup inspections. However, shortly after takeoff, while on the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern, the engine lost power and the propeller stopped turning. The pilot prepared for a forced landing to a clearing and deployed the airplane’s parachute system. The airplane impacted a tree just prior to landing. A visual examination of the engine at the accident site revealed no obvious holes in the engine case, and fuel was observed leaking from the fuel pump and fuel filter. Further examination of the fuel pump and fuel filter revealed no mechanical anomalies. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available information.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On July 19, 2018, about 1420 Pacific daylight time, an experimental Moyes/Bailey Microlites PTYLTD Dragonfly B Model airplane, N7008Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Buckley, Washington. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to the pilot, he performed a preflight inspection and confirmed the fuel tanks were full of fuel. No anomalies were noted as he performed the engine start, taxi, or runup. The pilot departed to the north and after turning onto the crosswind leg of the traffic pattern, the engine “seized,” and the propeller stopped turning. The pilot prepared for a forced landing to a clearing, and he deployed the airplane’s parachute system. The airplane impacted a tree just prior to landing. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors responded to the accident site and reported that the parachute had been deployed. The airplane sustained damage throughout the frame. The engine was visually examined, and no obvious holes in the engine case were observed. Fuel was observed leaking from the fuel pump and fuel filter. The fuel pump and fuel filter were removed and further examined. No mechanical anomalies were identified during the examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:20 PDT
Nearest AirportBurnett Landing (0nm WSW)
Runway31
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMicrolites Ptyltd Dragonfly B 046
Tail NumberN7008Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 582 · Reciprocating · 65
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · Serious
Crew 2Age 28 · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 3500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 50 F
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time21:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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