Rans, Inc. S12XL
Wauchula, FL — March 21, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Wauchula, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.50889, -81.87473 |
| Airport | Wachula Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | NYC08CA147 |
| Event ID | 20080521X00704 |
Aircraft
| Make | Rans, Inc. |
| Model | S12XL |
| Registration # | N166LS |
| Operator | Jay B. Kurtz |
| Owner | Robert Craig McGarvey Sr. |
| 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 malfunction of the fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot of an amateur-built Rans S12XL, the airplane's engine lost power while making an overhead approach to the destination airport. The pilot then performed an emergency landing in the grass to the west of the single runway, and during the landing roll the left main gear "went into a hole and collapsed." During the collapse, the structural tubing of the fuselage was damaged. Examination of the fuel system by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the fuel supply line to the fuel pump was cracked, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine.
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.