JABIRU JABIRU - SP
Surprise, AZ — April 4, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 4, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA037 |
| Event ID | 20150408X32509 |
| Location | Surprise, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.59389, -112.42111 |
| Airport | GLENDALE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JABIRU |
| Model | JABIRU - SP |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was landing at a dirt airstrip near his residence when his engine quit while maneuvering at a low altitude. He landed the airplane in a field, perpendicular to the field's furrows, resulting in the airplane coming to rest on its nose and sustaining damage to the propeller and nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the right wing. According to the FAA air safety inspector, no fuel was found in the wing fuel tanks during a post-accident examination. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.