Aviation Accident Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
Executive Aviation LLC
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Accident Number: WPR22LA130
Date and Time: March 19, 2022, 08:36 Local
Registration: N101YY
Aircraft: PARADISE AIRCRAFT USA LLC P1
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Fuel exhaustion
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional
Analysis
The flight instructor reported that he had observed the student pilot use a dipstick to determine the fuel quantity. They then departed for a training flight with the belief that they had 10 gallons of fuel. They performed flight maneuvers for about 20 minutes then returned to the airport for pattern work. On the third takeoff, about 300 ft above ground level (agl), the engine experienced a total loss of power. The flight instructor initiated a forced landing to a road where the airplane struck a curb, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. After a debrief with the student, it was discovered by the flight instructor that the student may have inserted the fuel dipstick into the tank at an angle instead of vertically and got a higher level indication of fuel quantity.
A postaccident examination of the wing tanks by the recovery agency, revealed less than a half-gallon of fuel remaining in the tanks.
The pilot reported there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.
Findings
Aircraft Fuel - Inadequate inspection
Aircraft Fuel - Fluid level
Personnel issues Preflight inspection - Instructor/check pilot
Environmental issues (general) - Effect on operation
Factual Information
History of Flight
Prior to flight Aircraft inspection event
Takeoff Loss of engine power (partial)
Takeoff Fuel exhaustion (Defining event)
Landing Collision during takeoff/land
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial; Flight instructor; Private
Age: 29, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land; Multi-engine land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane multi-engine; Airplane single-engine; Instrument airplane
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: January 14, 2020
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: October 15, 2020
Flight Time: (Estimated) 556.5 hours (Total, all aircraft), 11.4 hours (Total, this make and model), 383.7 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 56 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 14.9 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Student
Age: 32,Male
Airplane Rating(s): None
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: None Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time: 43 hours (Total, all aircraft), 8.7 hours (Total, this make and model), 5.6 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 1.3 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 0 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: PARADISE AIRCRAFT USA LLC
Registration: N101YY
Model/Series: P1
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 2015
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Special light-sport (Special)
Serial Number: 178
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: February 28, 2022 Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 1320 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 422.3 Hrs at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Rotax
ELT: C91 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: 912ULS
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 100
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: Pilot school (141)
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KGEU, 1066 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 08:56 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 205°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction:
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.05 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 17°C / -5°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Glendale, AZ (GEU)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Glendale, AZ
Type of Clearance: Unknown
Departure Time: 07:30 Local
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: Glendale Municipal GEU
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 1071 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 01
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 7150 ft / 100 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Forced landing; Touch and go;Traffic pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 33.528968,-112.2939
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