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May 6, 2023 · Steven Radenbaugh JA35 Superstol · N799CP

Moorpark, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Moorpark, CA
Aircraft
Steven Radenbaugh JA35 Superstol (2022)
Tail Number
N799CP
Operator
Emerald Isle Apartments
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA181

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a series of take offs and landings, the “A line red light” for the engine’s fuel pump illuminated, twice. Both times, he shut down the engine to reset the engine’s computer and restarted the engine. The pilot reported knowledge of a potential mechanical malfunction prior to leaving the airport environment, during the accident flight. He continued the flight to a remote area where the light illuminated again, followed by the low-pressure fuel warning light. The pilot elected to land the airplane on a deserted dirt road. While landing, the sun impeded his vision and the airplane landed beside the road, on rough terrain. During the landing roll, the airplane’s main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight with a possible mechanical malfunction.

Full Narrative

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during a series of take offs and landings, the “A line red light” for the engine’s fuel pump illuminated, twice. Both times, he shut down the engine to reset the engine’s computer and restarted the engine. The pilot reported knowledge of a potential mechanical malfunction prior to leaving the airport environment, during the accident flight. He continued the flight to a remote area where the light illuminated again, followed by the low-pressure fuel warning light. The pilot elected to land the airplane on a deserted dirt road. While landing, the sun impeded his vision and the airplane landed beside the road, on rough terrain. During the landing roll, the airplane’s main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSteven Radenbaugh JA35 Superstol
Tail NumberN799CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmerald Isle Apartments
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 915IS · Reciprocating · 140
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 73 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 48 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time06:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data