NELSON STEVEN PAUL WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2
Milica, MN — May 17, 2010
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA254 |
| Event ID | 20100517X40736 |
| Location | Milica, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.77222, -93.63194 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | NELSON STEVEN PAUL |
| Model | WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he and his passenger had flown for approximately 1.5 hours prior to returning to his airport for landing. Prior to landing, the pilot became distracted by other aircraft within the vicinity of the airport and "[the pilot] forgot to switch to 'both' [tanks] on the fuel selector." During the landing, the airplane bounced and the pilot executed a go-around in order to perform "a better landing." While executing a go-around, the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land on the remaining runway; however, the airplane touched down in a field and the left main landing gear collapsed. The pilot reported that he forgot to switch fuel tanks during the flight and that was the reason the engine lost power. Examination of the airplane revealed the left main wing spar was bent.
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.