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July 27, 2018 · Bellanca 8GCBC · N391KM
El Dorado, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
El Dorado, AR
Aircraft
Bellanca 8GCBC
Tail Number
N391KM
Operator
Blues Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA465
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the return to the departure airport following a local flight, the engine lost all power. Subsequently, he conducted a forced landing on a dirt road, during which the propeller struck the ground, and the airplane then nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that only 1 gallon of fuel was recovered from both wing tanks.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the return to the departure airport following a local flight, the airplane had a total loss of engine power. He force landed the airplane on a dirt road, but the propeller struck the ground and airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector confirmed that only one gallon of fuel was drained and recovered from both wing tanks. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBellanca 8GCBC
Tail NumberN391KM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBlues Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-C2A · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC