QUICKSILVER SPRINT II
Douglas, KS — August 6, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 6, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA551 |
| Event ID | 20110808X91301 |
| Location | Douglas, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.47111, -97.01361 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | QUICKSILVER |
| Model | SPRINT II |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
When on a local flight, the airplane's engine began to lose engine power. The pilot was unable to maintain altitude and the airplane began to descend. The pilot initially chose a forced landing area in a field, but a barbed wire fence obstructed the selected landing area. The pilot then attempted to land past the barbed wire fence; however, the airplane stalled and impacted terrain. The hard landing resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. An examination of the airplane revealed a lack of fuel throughout the fuel system. After adding fuel to the airplane's fuel tanks, the engine operated normally.
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.