Summary
On September 05, 2010, a Weber ACRO SPORT II (N819WW) was involved in an accident near Plum City, WI. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA525. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N819WW.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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