AIR CREATION TANARG
Kailua-Kona, HI — March 20, 2019
Event Information
| Date | March 20, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA181 |
| Event ID | 20190327X23857 |
| Location | Kailua-Kona, HI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 19.80806, -155.99834 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AIR CREATION |
| Model | TANARG |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the weight-shift control aircraft reported that he departed with 6 gallons of fuel and the estimated fuel burn was 3 gallons per hour. He added that, during the flight they performed multiple climbs and descents and he believed the aircraft burned more fuel than usual. He added that, about 1 hour and 15 minutes into the flight, the engine lost power. He restarted the engine momentarily, but then lost power again. He attempted to restart multiple times again, to no avail. During the forced landing, he attempted to land on a soccer field, but the aircraft impacted terrain about 15 yards short of the intended landing site.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot added that, after visiting the hospital, he went back to look at the aircraft and did not observe any fuel in the fuel tank.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the weight-shift control aircraft 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.