Pereira OSPREY
Independence, IA — March 15, 2019
Event Information
| Date | March 15, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA173 |
| Event ID | 20190320X01638 |
| Location | Independence, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.45694, -91.94778 |
| Airport | Independence Muni |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Pereira |
| Model | OSPREY |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane encountered a significant headwind during the flight, and that the engine burned more fuel than he had planned. The airplane exhausted its fuel and the pilot established a forced landing. During the forced landing the airplane's right wing struck the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.