While on final approach to land, the pilot initiated a go-around due to a glider on the runway. When he added power, the engine quit, forcing the pilot to land short of the runway. The airplane impacted the airports perimeter fence. The right fuel tank was empty and the fuel selector was on the left tank. Investigators confirmed flow from the left tank and no flow from the right tank.
July 31, 2009, Deming, N.M., Vans RV6A Experimental
While on final approach to land, the pilot initiated a go-around due to a glider on the runway. When he added power, the engine quit, forcing the pilot to land short of the runway. The airplane impacted the airports perimeter fence. The right fuel tank was empty and the fuel selector was on the left tank. Investigators confirmed flow from the left tank and no flow from the right tank.
Key Takeaways:
- The pilot initiated a go-around due to a glider on the runway.
- Upon adding power during the go-around, the engine quit, forcing an immediate landing short of the runway and impacting the airport's perimeter fence.
- Investigators determined the right fuel tank was empty, which likely contributed to the engine failure, despite the fuel selector being set to the left tank.
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