N334JH

Substantial
Minor

HAINES JOSEPH E SHA-GLASAIRS/N: 608

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 5, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA485
Location
Beaufort, NC
Event ID
20110908X43823
Coordinates
34.733612, -76.660552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HAINES JOSEPH E
Serial Number
608
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1987
Model / ICAO
SHA-GLASAIRSBM3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
SHA-GLASAIR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRUENER JASON C
Address
668 LOG HALL RD
City
RIDGELAND
State / Zip Code
SC 29936-4458
Country
United States

Analysis

Prior to the flight the pilot preflighted the airplane. He checked the oil quantity and sumped the fuel tanks for water. Start up and taxi was normal. After takeoff the pilot raised the wing flaps and turned to the right. While rolling out of the turn the engine coughed, ran, and then quit. The airplane at this time was approximately 150 feet above ground level. The pilot tried to land on one of the airport's other runways but, he did not have enough altitude or airspeed to complete his turn to final. He then landed the airplane on an unpaved portion of the airport and impacted heavy brush. The airplane structure was substantially damaged. When asked about the engine failure by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot advised that the engine failed due to fuel starvation because he had not put any fuel in the wing tanks, and forgot to feed from the header tank.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA485