1 fatal · Wilson RV-7 · 2008-02-18 · Nevada City, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX08LA063
Event ID
20080221X00223
Type
Accident
Date
2008-02-18
Location
Nevada City, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.278888, -120.983055
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Wilson
Model
RV-7
Registration
N331KM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The improper installation of the fuel pump, leading to a fatigue failure of the pump's lever arm and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.