Lodge RV-4 N30RV

Summary

On 11 November 1995 at about 23:35 local time, a Lodge RV-4 registered N30RV was involved in an accident near McCkinney, Texas, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 were seriously injured. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

11 November 1995 at 23:35

Classification

Accident

Location

McCkinney, Texas, United States

Nearest airport

Aero Country (TX05)

Coordinates

33.1803, -96.5900

Aircraft

Lodge RV-4

Registration

N30RV

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Night/Bright

NTSB number

FTW96LA042

2 people were seriously injured.

the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The pilot reported that after leveling off at 1,800 feet MSL, and during a left turn, the engine lost total power. During the emergency descent the airplane stalled twice prior to impacting the ground. A witness observed the airplane 'losing altitude fast' and 'leveling off just prior to' ground impact. Postaccident examination revealed that the right wing main fuel tank did not have usable fuel, and the fuel in the left tank measured 1/2 inch on a measuring stick. The fuel selector handle was found in the 'right main open' position, and both fuel quantity gauges indicated near empty.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.