N403BP

Substantial
Serious

QUICKSILVER SPRINT IIS/N: 0662

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 6, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA551
Location
Douglas, KS
Event ID
20110808X91301
Coordinates
37.471111, -97.013610
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
N403BP
Make
QUICKSILVER
Serial Number
0662
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
SPRINT IIBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LEEPER MILES F
Address
9188 SW 240TH
Status
Deregistered
City
DOUGLAS
State / Zip Code
KS 67039
Country
United States

Analysis

When on a local flight, the airplane's engine began to lose engine power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and the airplane began to descend. The pilot initially chose a forced landing area in a field, but a barbed wire fence obstructed the selected landing area. The pilot then attempted to land past the barbed wire fence; however, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane revealed a lack of fuel throughout the fuel system. After adding fuel to the airplane's fuel tanks, the engine operated normally.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA551