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Substantial
None

MAZUREK KEITH P ZODIAC 601XLS/N: 5297

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 22, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14CA400
Location
Hurricane, UT
Event ID
20141118X91342
Coordinates
37.148056, -113.303611
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly calibrated fuel totalizer.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MAZUREK KEITH P
Serial Number
5297
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2007
Model / ICAO
ZODIAC 601XL
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZODIAC 601XL

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FISCHER WENDALL
Address
2679 W 4400 S
City
WESTON
State / Zip Code
ID 83286-5172
Country
United States

Analysis

The sport pilot was on a personal local flight that included a stop at a neighboring airport for fuel. During a 2 mile straight-in final to the neighboring airport, about 1 mile from the runway, the engine lost power. During the subsequent emergency descent and landing, the airplane struck a fence, and the fuselage sustained substantial damage. Following a postaccident examination by the pilot/owner, he reported that the fuel totalizer calibration was inaccurate, and that an empty tank was indicating 3.6 gallons of fuel available. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the engine 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# WPR14CA400