MILLER LONG EZ/XP
Wauchula, FL — December 7, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 7, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Wauchula, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.50889, -81.87473 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA097 |
| Event ID | 20081218X82831 |
Aircraft
| Make | MILLER |
| Model | LONG EZ/XP |
| Registration # | N6KD |
| Operator | SMITH GARY |
| Owner | SMITH GARY |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Full Narrative
The pilot of an amateur-built Long EZ/XP stated that while in cruise flight, the engine lost all power and he made an attempt to land in a field. He overshot the field and hit a power line. A cursory examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuel tanks were breached, and fuel spillage was noted in the surrounding vegetation. The FAA inspector planned to further examine the engine after wreckage recovery; however, the wreckage was recovered to an unsecured auto salvage facility and "worked on" by one of the airplane owners, without the FAA inspector's permission. A subsequent examination of the engine by the FAA inspector established compression and valve train continuity, and no mechanical anomalies were noted.
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.