N2785A is a 1993 Quad City Ultralight Acft CHALLENGER II. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 582DCDI rated at 65 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Dec 2007. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 2017. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistered in Cinnaminson, NJ in 2007 · deregistered in 2007.
2017
2007
The pilot stated that he filled the amateur-built Challenger II airplane's 10-gallon fuel tank before departure, and he uses approximately 3.3 gallons per hour (gph) in his fuel consumption calculations. After takeoff, he flew for about 1 hour, and then elected to return to the departure airport. At that time, the fuel quantity gauge indicated "1/2" remaining. The flight continued, and at an unknown time, the fuel quantity gauge indicated "1/4" remaining. He diverted towards a nearby airport, but the engine experienced total loss of engine power. While descending for a forced landing, the airplane collided with a tree. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed the fuel tank was empty. It was not breached and there was no evidence of fuel leakage. The Rotax "Operators Manual" indicates fuel consumption to be 7.0 and 5.4 gph at takeoff and 75 percent continuous power, respectively.
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