GLOBE GC-1B
Denver, CO — November 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA075 |
| Event ID | 20111122X31138 |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.56861, -104.84278 |
| Airport | Centennial |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | GLOBE |
| Model | GC-1B |
| 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
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel line fitting.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated the engine began to gradually lose power shortly after takeoff and he could smell raw fuel. As the pilot turned back to the airport, the engine stopped running and he made a forced landing to a muddy field short of the runway. During the landing, the airplane nosed over and the vertical stabilizer was bent. A postaccident examination of the engine revealed a fitting that secured the main fuel line to the engine was loose and leaking fuel.
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.