N103KW

Substantial
None

BELLANCA 7KCABS/N: 512-75

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 9, 2014
NTSB Number
ERA14CA118
Location
Sussex, NJ
Event ID
20140211X34648
Coordinates
41.200000, -74.623054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N103KW
Make
BELLANCA
Serial Number
512-75
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
7KCABB407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SPISAK ZACHARY L
Address
PO BOX 1846
Status
Deregistered
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
AK 99611-1846
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he did not verify the quantity of fuel in the airplane's fuel tanks prior to departure. About 15 minutes into the flight, the engine began to "sputter," then experienced a total loss of power. After looking at the airplane's fuel gauges, the pilot determined that the airplane had "run out of fuel." The pilot subsequently conducted a forced landing to a snow-covered field. Upon touchdown, the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airframe or engine.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA14CA118