Streak Shadow, G-CZBE
Report name:
Streak Shadow, G-CZBE
Streak Shadow, G-CZBE
Registration:
G-CZBE
G-CZBE
Type:
Streak Shadow
Streak Shadow
Location:
Hayton, near Retford, Nottinghamshire
Hayton, near Retford, Nottinghamshire
Date of occurrence:
06 May 2008
06 May 2008
Category:
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Sport Aviation/Balloons
Summary:
The flight was planned from Charterhall to Retford, a distance of 160 n.m.. Both fuel tanks were full on departure. As the aircraft was approximately 20 n.m from Retford, the pilot noticed that there was 1/3 of the fuel remaining in the lower fuel tank; the main tank having already been exhausted. He decided to continue to Retford; however, approximately 10 nm from the airfield he noticed that the tank was now almost empty. Approximately 7 nm from Retford the engine stopped; the aircraft was then at a height of around 1,000 feet. The pilot carried out a forced landing in a field, sustaining minor injuries. The pilot stated that the range for the Streak Shadow is around 260 nm. The pilot had carried out a number of long distance flights in another Streak Shadow, however, this was his first in G-CZBE. He considered that the error in fuel planning was caused by the difference in fuel consumption between the model he was familiar with and the particular propeller/engine combination fitted to this aircraft, and also a strong headwind on the day of the accident.
The flight was planned from Charterhall to Retford, a distance of 160 n.m.. Both fuel tanks were full on departure. As the aircraft was approximately 20 n.m from Retford, the pilot noticed that there was 1/3 of the fuel remaining in the lower fuel tank; the main tank having already been exhausted. He decided to continue to Retford; however, approximately 10 nm from the airfield he noticed that the tank was now almost empty. Approximately 7 nm from Retford the engine stopped; the aircraft was then at a height of around 1,000 feet. The pilot carried out a forced landing in a field, sustaining minor injuries. The pilot stated that the range for the Streak Shadow is around 260 nm. The pilot had carried out a number of long distance flights in another Streak Shadow, however, this was his first in G-CZBE. He considered that the error in fuel planning was caused by the difference in fuel consumption between the model he was familiar with and the particular propeller/engine combination fitted to this aircraft, and also a strong headwind on the day of the accident.
Download Adobe PDF reader software free from the Adobe Reader website.
Note: Users of Adobe PDF Reader version 5 (and below) may experience problems opening these PDF reports. We recommend that you upgrade to the latest version of Adobe PDF Reader by following the link above.
