Doerr Raymond R RV-9A N369RV
6 June 2004 · Fort Scott, Kansas, United States · Minor injuries
Summary
On 6 June 2004 at about 23:45 local time, a Doerr Raymond R RV-9A registered N369RV was involved in an accident near Fort Scott, Kansas, United States. One person was on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 23:45
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Fort Scott, Kansas, United States
- Nearest airport
- Fort Scott Muni (FSK)
- Coordinates
- 37.7986, -94.7694
- Aircraft
- Doerr Raymond R RV-9A
- Registration
- N369RV
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Fort Scott → Butler
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- CHI04CA141
People
1 person had minor injuries.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Probable cause
The vapor lock of the airplane fuel system and the ditch encountered during the emergency landing..
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The experimental amateur-built airplane experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight when fuel pressure decreased to a level below the normal operating range. The fuel pressure continued to be below normal after the airplane's secondary fuel pump automatically actuated. The pilot then executed a forced landing on a field where the airplane impacted a ditch and nosed over. Inspection of the airplane revealed that the airplane was fueled with automotive fuel. The pilot reported an ambient temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit. A post accident engine run did not duplicate a loss of engine power.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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