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July 21, 2019 · Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar No Series · N409EV
Tracy, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 21, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Tracy, CA
Aircraft
Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar No Series (2005)
Tail Number
N409EV
Operator
Sunshine Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA446
The pilot reported that, while conducting the preflight inspection, he mistook the voltmeter for the fuel gauge. The first leg of his flight was uneventful; however, on the return flight, the engine started to sputter and then lost all power. He navigated toward a nearby airport, but when he realized that the airplane would not reach the airport, he chose to land on a field near the south end of the airport. During the landing, the left wing impacted a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, while conducting the preflight, he mistook the voltmeter for the fuel gauge. The first leg of his flight was uneventful, however, on the return flight, the engine started to sputter then experienced a total loss of power. He navigated toward a nearby airport. He noted that, as he approached the airport, it became apparent he would not make it to the airport. He then elected to land on a field near the south end of the airport. During landing the left wing impacted a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 PDT
Nearest AirportTracy Muni (0nm W)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar No Series
Tail NumberN409EV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSunshine Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsBombardier · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Sprt · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.80 inHg
Observation Time00:55
Weather SourceWFAC