N526FL

Substantial
None

JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC J250 SPS/N: 325

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 8, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA334
Location
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Event ID
20140810X23302
Coordinates
35.324722, -118.995834
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach which resulted in a long landing and runway overrun.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
JABIRU USA SPORT AIRCRAFT LLC
Serial Number
325
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
J250 SPAT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J250-SP

Registered Owner (Current)

Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that while en route he noted that the fuel gauges were fluctuating and eventually indicated empty. He declared an emergency and diverted to a nearby airport. During the approach the airplane was too high and despite a slip and s-turns he landed long, overran the departure end of the runway, and struck a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that other than the erratic fuel indication on the fuel gauges, no other mechanical malfunctions or failures existed with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation. He added that at the time of landing, the engine was still running and a postaccident examination of the airplane revealed an adequate amount of fuel in the fuel tanks.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA334