Focke-Wulf FWP 149D accident near St. Augustine, FL
On May 5, 1995, a Focke-Wulf FWP 149D (airplane) was involved in an accident near St. Augustine, FL. 3 people were seriously injured. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- May 5, 1995
- Place
- St. Augustine, FL
- Aircraft
- Focke-Wulf FWP 149D · Airplane
- Injuries
- 0 fatal, 3 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 30.010°N, 81.410°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X03505
NTSB summary
On May 5, 1995, about 1155 eastern daylight time, a Focke- Wulf FWP 149D, registered to Warbird Aircraft Restoration & Salvage, Inc., crashed near the St. Augustine Airport, St. Augustine, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot-in-command, private-rated second pilot, and one passenger were seriously injured. The flight originated from the St. Augustine Airport, about 5 minutes before the accident. The airplane had been recently purchased and the owner was required by his insurance company to fly for 2 hours with the previous owner, before solo flight. The previous owner performed the preflight of the airplane with the present owner observing and taking notes. Examination of the fuel system revealed no evidence of contamination. The right wing fuel tank was selected to supply fuel to the engine for the flight. The current owner was seated in the left forward seat with the previous owner next to him. A passenger was seated in the right rear seat. The engine reportedly started normally and the airplane remained on the ground for an undetermined period of time. The flight then departed, remained in the traffic pattern and a full stop landing was performed by the current owner with the previous owner assisting with the throttle, propeller, and landing gear controls. The airplane was taxied to takeoff and during a left crosswind turn at 300-400 feet above ground level, the engine "hesitated" then quit. The previous owner
Probable cause
INADEQUATE FUEL MANAGEMENT BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND RESULTING IN THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE EMERGENCY DESCENT FOR THE FORCED LANDING.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
