# NTSB NYC06CA012: Weber Glastar, N722W, Summersville, WV, October 19, 2005

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report
- Date: October 19, 2005, 14:30 local (18:30 UTC)
- Place: Summersville, WV
- Coordinates: 38.231388, -80.870277
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=38.2314&lon=-80.8703&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 28, 2006
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 62705
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC06CA012
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/62705/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA012

## Probable cause

a loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor float needle.

## Sequence of events

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

- Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf, cruise - normal
  - fuel system,carburetor float - flow restricted (cause)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- Overrun, emergency landing
  - distance/speed - excessive, pilot in command
- On ground/water encounter with terrain/water, emergency landing
  - terrain condition - ground

## Analysis

The experimental homebuilt airplane was in cruise flight at 7,500 feet when the engine lost power.  The pilot navigated toward the nearest airport by GPS, which was 16 miles away.  The pilot found he could restore partial power by continuously pumping the primer handle.  Upon reaching the airport, the engine stopped producing power when the pilot reached for the flap handle.  The airplane was "high and fast" and touched down at the midpoint of the 3,000-foot runway, then overran the departure end.  Examination of the engine, ignition and the fuel system revealed no mechanical deficiencies.  Disassembly of the carburetor by an FAA inspector revealed a stuck float needle in its seat, that was freed during disassembly.  No other discrepancies with the carburetor were found.

## Factual narrative

The experimental homebuilt airplane was in cruise flight at 7,500 feet when the engine lost power.  The pilot navigated toward the nearest airport by GPS, which was 16 miles away.  The pilot found he could restore partial power by continuously pumping the primer handle.  Upon reaching the airport, the engine stopped producing power when the pilot reached for the flap handle.  The airplane was "high and fast" and touched down at the midpoint of the 3,000-foot runway, then overran the departure end.  Examination of the engine, ignition and the fuel system revealed no mechanical deficiencies.  Disassembly of the carburetor by an FAA inspector revealed a stuck float needle in its seat, that was freed during disassembly.  No other discrepancies with the carburetor were found.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N722W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N722W), registered now, S/N 5207, built 2005 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: Weber Glastar
- Registry model: [Weber Edward J GLASTAR](https://openairdocs.org/model/weber-edward-j-glastar) (registry code 05615W3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming O-320-E3D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-320-e3d) (registry code 42127, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane, amateur-built
- Serial number: 5207
- Engines: Lycoming O-320 reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Edward J. Weber
- Airworthiness certificate: Special, Experimental (Special)
- Departed: SPA, SPARTANBURG, SC
- Destination: 8G6, CADIZ, OH

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 63; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3; flight hours: 700 total, 44 in this make and model, 46 in the last 90 days, 37 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day

## 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 20051019032359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051019032359A), Oct 19, 2005: Amtr GLASTAR, Summersville, WV, Substantial damage. (-23) During cruise flight the engine quit suddenly and unexpectedly. The pilot applied carburetor heat, checked his fuel gauge, which showed 5 PSI and turned…

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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