N9151R

Substantial
None

Scottish Bulldog 120S/N: BH-120-378

Accident Details

Date
Friday, November 9, 2007
NTSB Number
MIA08CA016
Location
Cramerton, NC
Event ID
20071119X01810
Coordinates
35.229835, -81.079605
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N9151R
Make
SCOTTISH
Serial Number
BH-120-378
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
Bulldog 120

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3668 LAKE OAKLAND SHORES DR
Status
Deregistered
City
WATERFORD
State / Zip Code
MI 48329-2151
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated he departed on a VFR flight and no flight plan was filed. He flew past his destination airport, reversed his course, descended down to 800 feet, and was in cruise flight when the engine quit. An engine restart was not attempted and the pilot made a forced landing into the trees. The pilot stated the airplane had not been registered with the FAA since he purchased it, and the condition inspection was expired. In addition, the pilot stated he did not have a current flight review or medical certificate. The FAA examined the airplane and no anomalies were noted with the engine assembly and accessories, flight controls, or airframe. The fuel tanks were not ruptured and two ounces of fuel were drained from the lower fuselage fuel sump. Two gallons of fuel were drained from the main fuel tanks. The unusable fuel for the airplane is two gallons. The pilot stated to the NTSB that "he miscalculated his fuel burn rate which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to running out of gas."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA08CA016