N819WW

Substantial
Minor

WEBER ACRO SPORT IIS/N: 273

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 5, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN10CA525
Location
Plum City, WI
Event ID
20100908X61604
Coordinates
44.693332, -92.150276
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
WEBER
Serial Number
273
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
ACRO SPORT IIFK9
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ACRO SPORT II

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAIER RYAN D
Address
5359 WHISPER LN NW
City
BEMIDJI
State / Zip Code
MN 56601-4596
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot indicated that the experimental amateur-built biplane lost engine power during cruise about 20 minutes into a cross-country flight. The terrain where the airplane sustained substantial damage to its lower left spar during an off field landing consisted of rolling hills. He reported that he departed with approximately 10 to 11 gallons of 100 low lead aviation gasoline. The pilot’s accident report stated the airplane remained intact following the accident. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed no pre-impact anomalies and the fuel system was intact. The indicated on-scene fuel level was in a red colored range on the fuel sight gauge.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10CA525