# NTSB ATL82FKG14: Fokker DR-1, N1387B, Hampton, GA, June 7, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Final report
- Date: June 7, 1982, 19:30 local (23:30 UTC)
- Place: Hampton, GA
- Location: 33.3792° N, 84.3000° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Hampton, GA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=33.3792&lon=-84.3000&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 1 minor
- Status: Completed, report June 7, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 70949
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ATL82FKG14
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/70949/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKG14

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, approach - vfr pattern - final approach
  - fluid,fuel - low level (contributing factor)
  - in-flight planning/decision - improper, pilot in command (cause)
  - lack of familiarity with aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor)
  - fluid,fuel - starvation (cause)
  - fuel supply - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - high vegetation (contributing factor)

## Analysis

THE PILOT WAS ALSO THE OWNER OF THE FIXED TRI-WING, AMATEUR-BUILT AIRCRAFT. AFTER RETURNING FROM A LOCAL FLIGHT, HE ENTERED THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. HE FLEW A LARGE PATTERN TO MAINTAIN SPACING BEHIND A CESSNA 150. AFTER MAKING A LOW APPROACH, HE POSITIONED HIMSELF BEHIND THE OTHER AIRCRAFT IN ANOTHER LARGE PATTERN. WHILE DESCENDING ON FINAL APPROACH, THE ENGINE COUGHED AND THEN QUIT. THE THROTTLE WAS PUMPED, THE ENGINE RESTARTED MOMENTARILY, THEN LOST POWER AGAIN AND COULD NOT BE RESTORED. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE RUNWAY. THE PLANE WAS LANDED IN AN AREA OF BRUSH AND BRIARS ABOUT 1000 FT FROM THE RUNWAY AND WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO PRECRASH, MECHANICAL FAILURES. SOME FUEL WAS REMAINING IN THE FUEL TANK. HOWEVER, THE FUEL TANK WAS OF THE OWNER'S DESIGN. WITH THE AIRCRAFT IN A STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT ATTITUDE, THERE WAS 3/4 INCH OF FUEL. BUT WHEN IT WAS TILTED TO ABOUT 10 DEGREES NOSE DOWN, THE FUEL RAN FORWARD LEAVING NO FUEL PICKUP POINT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N1387B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1387B-1987-12-30), registration cancelled 1987-12-30, S/N 16, built 1982 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: FOKKER DR-1
- Registry model: [Kirst Allen J DR-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/kirst-allen-j-dr-1) (registry code 363097Y) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 16
- Airframe hours: 3
- Engines: LYCOMING O-320A 160 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Allen Kirst
- Registered owner: Allen Kirst
- Departed: HAMPTON, GA
- Destination: HAMPTON, GA
- Airport: Bean Creek, runway 24, 3,375 × 40 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 35; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 822 total, 3 in this make and model, 532 as pilot in command, 4 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 24 hours

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 7 statute miles

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820607022089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820607022089A), Jun 7, 1982: Amtrrf FOKKERDR1, Hampton, GA, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel short of refueling stop. Damage to nose gear and propeller during rollout in field.

## Other investigations on N1387B (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ATL85LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA124), Mar 24, 1985: Kirst Allen J DR-1 (N1387B), Thomaston, GA, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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