Flight Design CT2K
Hooper, WA — August 16, 2019
Event Information
| Date | August 16, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA495 |
| Event ID | 20190819X04503 |
| Location | Hooper, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.67278, -118.13667 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Flight Design |
| Model | CT2K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, one hour en route to the destination airport, the turbulence was getting bad, so he decided to return to the departure airport. Subsequently, the airplane ran out of fuel and he made an off-airport landing in an open field. Upon landing, the airplane bounced, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.