ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 295927
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 April 2003 |
| Time: | 08:15 LT |
| Type: |  Van's RV-6 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N239D |
| MSN: | 20445 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 506 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Bellingham, Washington -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Blaine, WA (4W6) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot departed Blaine, Washington, with what he estimated was 15 gallons of fuel aboard and flew to a local field approximately 35 miles distant where he executed multiple touch and go landings. Although fuel was available at the touch and go field he did not refuel the aircraft. While en route to his point of origination, and approximately 90 minutes after his initial departure the engine stopped operating. The pilot executed an off airport emergency landing in a wetlands area coming to rest inverted. Post crash examination found no evidence of fuel at the accident site and a test run of the aircraft's engine was satisfactorily completed following the accident. The pilot reported to an FAA inspector after the accident that he had run out of gas.
Probable Cause: The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA03LA075
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 14:32 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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