# NTSB ERA09CA097: Miller Long EZ/XP, N6KD, Wauchula, FL, December 7, 2008 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 7, 2008, 09:30 local (14:30 UTC) - Place: Wauchula, FL - Coordinates: 27.508888, -81.874725 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=27.5089&lon=-81.8747&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Enroute-cruise: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341) - Highest injury: Serious injuries - Injuries: 1 serious - Status: Completed, report April 15, 2009 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 69594 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA09CA097 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/69594/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA097 ## Probable cause A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Not determined](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000): Not determined › Not determined · Unknown/Not determined; cases with it: [Miller K / Rolle D LONG EZ/XP, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md?model=056904K), [All aircraft, 2,247 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/05000000/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Enroute-cruise: Loss of engine power (total)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341) (defining event); cases with it: [Miller K / Rolle D LONG EZ/XP, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?model=056904K), [All aircraft, 3,820 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md) - [Emergency descent: Off-field or emergency landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440); cases with it: [Miller K / Rolle D LONG EZ/XP, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md?model=056904K), [All aircraft, 3,365 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/440/sequence.md) - [Landing: Landing area overshoot](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380); cases with it: [Miller K / Rolle D LONG EZ/XP, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md?model=056904K), [All aircraft, 400 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/380/sequence.md) - [Landing: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) ](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470); cases with it: [Miller K / Rolle D LONG EZ/XP, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?model=056904K), [All aircraft, 10,189 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot of the amateur-built airplane stated that while in cruise flight the engine lost all power and that he made an attempt to land in a field. He overshot the field and hit a power line. A cursory examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuel tanks were breached and fuel spillage was noted in the surrounding vegetation. A subsequent examination of the engine by the FAA inspector established compression and valvetrain continuity, and no mechanical anomalies were noted. ## Factual narrative The pilot of an amateur-built Long EZ/XP stated that while in cruise flight, the engine lost all power and he made an attempt to land in a field. He overshot the field and hit a power line. A cursory examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed that the fuel tanks were breached, and fuel spillage was noted in the surrounding vegetation. The FAA inspector planned to further examine the engine after wreckage recovery; however, the wreckage was recovered to an unsecured auto salvage facility and "worked on" by one of the airplane owners, without the FAA inspector's permission. A subsequent examination of the engine by the FAA inspector established compression and valve train continuity, and no mechanical anomalies were noted. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6KD](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6KD-2009-04-23), registration cancelled 2009-04-23, S/N 001 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: MILLER LONG EZ/XP - Registry model: [Miller K / Rolle D LONG EZ/XP](https://openairdocs.org/model/miller-k-rolle-d-long-ez-xp) (registry code 056904K) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane, amateur-built - Serial number: 001 - Engines: LYCOMING O-320 SERIES 180 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Smith Gary - Registered owner: Smith Gary - Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special) - Departed: CHN, Wauchula, FL - Destination: CHN, Wauchula, FL ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 60; injuries: serious; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 370 total, 370 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: calm - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 82 °F, dew point 64 °F - Altimeter: 30.21 inHg - Observed at: CHN ## 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 20081207856809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081207856809A), Dec 7, 2008: Amtr LONGEZXP, Zolfo Springs, FL, Destroyed. (-23)Pilot stated to law enforcement official that he had lost engine power, spotted a field to land in, but overshot it. Aircraft hit a power line and the… From the NTSB's public API. 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