CircumFlightN1601Z S M A N HYDROPLUM PETREL accident
NTSB BFO95LA005 · 1994-10-16 · CENTER VILLAGE, OH · near 01L
Docket — crew, injuries and powerplant
Summary
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE MADE SEVERAL LOW PASSES OVER THE RUNWAY FOR PHOTO TAKING PURPOSES. HE STATED THAT DURING CLIMB OUT AT ABOUT 500 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND AND ABOUT 3/4 MILE FROM THE AIRPORT THE ENGINE LOST POWER. THE PILOT MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A CORN FIELD. THE FAA SAFETY INSPECTOR WHO EXAMINED THE WRECKAGE STATED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP HAD MALFUNCTIONED.
Full narrative
On October 16, 1994, at 1845 eastern daylight time, N1601Z, a S M A N Hydroplum Petre homebuilt airplane, crashed in a bean field in Center Village, Ohio, while on final approach during a power-off forced landing following a loss of engine power during climb. The certificated private pilot received minor injuries and the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The local, personal flight was operated under 14 CFR 91 and originated at August Acres a private grass strip in Center Village.
The pilot reported that he flew down the runway for picture taking purposes. He stated that during climb out at 500 feet above the ground and 3/4 mile from the airport the engine lost power. He stated that during the forced landing the airplane impacted in a freshly cut corn field.
The aircraft was examined by an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. The examination revealed that the engine driven fuel pump was inoperable.
Probable cause
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE FUEL PUMP. The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident.
Circumstances
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury
- Minor
- Weather conditions
- Visual Meteorological Cond
- Light condition
- Day
- Sky condition
- NONE
- Ceiling (ft)
- 0
- Visibility (sm)
- 10
- Wind direction
- 50
- Wind speed (kt)
- 5
- Temperature (F)
- 73
- Nearest airport
- AUGUST ACRES
- Distance from field
- 0.0
- Airport elevation
- 1100
Aircraft
| Registration | Make | Model | Damage | FAR part |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1601Z | S M A N | HYDROPLUM PETREL | SUBS | 091 |
Sequence of events
| # | Occurrence | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 351 | Cruise |
| 2 | 180 | Cruise |
| 3 | 230 | Cruise |
Findings
| Finding | |
|---|---|
| 15110 | cause |
| 17001 | |
| 19200 |