ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 209458
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| Date: | Saturday 10 February 1996 |
| Time: | 15:00 |
| Type: |  Pitts S-1E |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | VH-JVP |
| MSN: | V26 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | near Kingaroy, QLD -
 Australia
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Watts Bridge, QLD |
| YKRY | |
| Investigating agency: | BASI |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot had purchased the aircraft earlier in the day and was flying it home to Kingaroy. During the pre-flight inspection he noted that the fuel quantity indication in the sight gauge was 35 litres. This was assessed as adequate for the 20 minute flight, plus reserves. About 8 km before the destination the pilot again checked the fuel quantity, which was reported to be 10 litres. This was assessed as adequate for the remainder of the flight. Shortly after, the engine failed and a forced landing was conducted. The paddock chosen appeared to be covered in smooth grass. During the landing roll a wheel struck a clump of the long grass and the aircraft nosed over, coming to rest inverted. Examination of the aircraft found that less than three litres of fuel were in the aircraft when the engine failed. The pilot was not aware that the fuel sight gauge was accurate only in flight.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/1996/aair/199600423/
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/4931579/199600423.pdf
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 17-Apr-2018 15:28 | Pineapple | Added |
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