Shoemaker James B KR-2 N27CE

Summary

On 27 January 2013 at about 14:30 local time, a Shoemaker James B KR-2 registered N27CE, operated by Massa Eugene M, was involved in an accident near Palmetto, 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

27 January 2013 at 14:30

Classification

Accident

Location

Palmetto, Florida, United States

Nearest airport

Airport Manatee (48X)

Coordinates

27.6483, -82.5097

Aircraft

Shoemaker James B KR-2

Registration

N27CE

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Massa Eugene M

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Palmetto → Palmetto

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA13LA119

1 person was seriously injured.

The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.

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Read the full NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, before departure, he added 5 gallons of fuel, which increased the total amount of fuel in the tank to between 14 and 15 gallons. After engine start, he taxied to the approach end of the runway where he performed an engine run-up. He reported no discrepancies. He taxied onto the runway, applied full power, and reported achieving full rpm. While climbing between 300 and 400 feet, the engine suddenly quit, and the propeller stopped. The pilot maneuvered the airplane for a forced landing in a soft field. The airplane impacted the ground in a right- wing-low attitude, which caused the engine and fuel tank to separate. No fuel spillage or smell was noted at the accident scene, and only 2 ounces of fuel were found in the separated fuel tank. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no fuel in the carburetor and only 1 cc of fuel in the fuel strainer. However, the reason for the lack of fuel could not be determined. Further examination of the engine revealed powertrain continuity and no evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.