Globe GC-1B N2219S

Summary

On 13 August 2005 at about 15:19 local time, a Globe GC-1B registered N2219S, operated by Austin M. Breining, was involved in an accident near Vero Beach, Florida, United States. One person was on board and one was seriously injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

13 August 2005 at 15:19

Classification

Accident

Location

Vero Beach, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Indian River Aerodrome (FL74)

Coordinates

27.5989, -80.4856

Aircraft

Globe GC-1B

Registration

N2219S

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Austin M. Breining

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Vero Beach → Vero Beach

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

MIA05LA150

1 person was seriously injured.

The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.

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

Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that the airplane had approximately 23 gallons of 100LL fuel in the main fuel tanks, and no water was found when he performed his preflight inspection. He performed an engine run-up before takeoff with no discrepancies noted. He applied full power for takeoff, and later reported the takeoff roll seemed slow, but he attributed this to the warm day and medium height grass. After clearing 2 tall trees at the departure end of the runway, the engine rpm dropped from 2,200 to 2,100. While descending, the airplane collided with trees then the ground. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the fuel selector was positioned to "main". No evidence of water was found, and a total of 13 gallons of fuel were drained from the left main fuel tank. No fuel was found in the right main fuel tank. The mechanic who performed the postaccident fuel system inspection believed the fuel from the right main fuel tank drained into the left main fuel tank because of the resting position of the airplane. No obstructions were noted of the fuel delivery or vent system. Examination of the engine revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction. No determination was made as to the reason for the reported loss of engine power.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.