N613LE

Substantial
None

BORING ROBERT BURTON RV6AS/N: 23993

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 31, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA480
Location
Demming, NM
Event ID
20090730X34821
Coordinates
32.260681, -107.750450
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N613LE
Make
BORING ROBERT BURTON
Serial Number
23993
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
RV6ARV6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BAKER SETH A
Address
1023 LA QUINTA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
LAS CRUCES
State / Zip Code
NM 88007-4810
Country
United States

Analysis

While on final approach to land, the pilot initiated a go around due to a glider on the runway. When he added power the engine quit, forcing the pilot to land short of the runway and impact the airport perimeter fence. A witness overheard the passenger say "they switched fuel tanks after the engine quit, but it didn't do anything." Examination of the airplane revealed the right fuel tank contained approximately one quart of fuel and the fuel selector was on the left tank. Investigators were able to confirm fuel flow from the left tank and no fuel flow from the right tank. Damage was confirmed to the engine firewall and wing spars.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA480