Plum City, WI, USA
N819WW
WEBER ACRO SPORT II
According to the pilot, he departed with approximately 10 gallons of fuel onboard the experimental amateur-built airplane. About 20 minutes into the cross-country flight, the airplane's engine lost power and the pilot performed a forced landing to rolling terrain. A postaccident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Additionally, the on-scene inspection revealed that the fuel system was intact and that the fuel sight gauge indicated that the fuel level was low.
The pilot indicated that the experimental amateur-built biplane lost engine power during cruise about 20 minutes into a cross-country flight. The terrain where the airplane sustained substantial damage to its lower left spar during an off field landing consisted of rolling hills. He reported that he departed with approximately 10 to 11 gallons of 100 low lead aviation gasoline. The pilot’s accident report stated the airplane remained intact following the accident. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed no pre-impact anomalies and the fuel system was intact. The indicated on-scene fuel level was in a red colored range on the fuel sight gauge.
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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