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August 1, 2021 · Vans RV6 · N443JB
Urbana, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Urbana, OH
Aircraft
Vans RV6 (1989)
Tail Number
N443JB
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA365
The private pilot reported that he did not visually check the fuel quantity in the two wing fuel tanks before takeoff. While the airplane was on final approach to land, with the right-wing fuel tank selected, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane impacted a corn field about ½ mile away from the airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and the left wing. A postaccident examination revealed that the right-wing fuel tank was empty. A Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector stated that the pilot admitted to “running out of gas.”
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that he did not visually check the fuel quantity in the two wing fuel tanks before takeoff. While the airplane was on final approach to land, with the right-wing fuel tank selected, the engine stopped producing power. The airplane impacted a corn field about ½ mile away from the airport. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount and the left wing. A postaccident examination revealed that the right-wing fuel tank was empty. A Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector stated that the pilot admitted to “running out of gas.”
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGrimes Fld (1nm NNE)
Runway02/2
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans RV6
Tail NumberN443JB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · O-320 Series · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 91 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 59 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time08:15
Weather SourceWFAC