N910MK

Substantial
Minor

KITFOX SERIES 5S/N: 59411-0070

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 9, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA333
Location
Kamiah, ID
Event ID
20140810X22813
Coordinates
46.220001, -116.010002
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valves for each fuel tank before takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N910MK
Make
KITFOX
Serial Number
59411-0070
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
SERIES 5SA02
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DIDIER STEVEN J SR
Address
230 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
ID 83552-5016
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported during preflight refueling he closed a fuel shutoff valve located at each wing root to prevent cross feeding. Upon starting the engine and preparing for takeoff the pilot verified that the main fuel valve was in the on position, but failed to open the fuel shutoff valve located on each wing causing the engine to run only from the approximate 1.5 gallons of fuel contained in the header tank. Just after takeoff the engine lost power as a result of fuel starvation. During the subsequent off airport forced landing the airplane sustained substantial damage to left and right wings, empennage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA333