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March 28, 2021 · Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · N656DF
Watsonville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Watsonville, CA
Aircraft
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra (2008)
Tail Number
N656DF
Operator
Airways
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA146
The pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine lost power. During the forced landing, the airplane struck power lines, nosed over, and impacted terrain. The fuselage and the right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that the reason for the loss of engine power was due to fuel starvation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine lost power. During the forced landing, the airplane struck power lines, nosed over, and impacted terrain. The fuselage and the right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and that the reason for the loss of engine power was due to fuel starvation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 PDT
Nearest AirportWatsonville Muni (3nm ESE)
Runway200
Runway Length4501 ft
Runway Width149 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra
Tail NumberN656DF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAirways
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 99
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 46 F
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC