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Pilot of an experimental aircraft reports possible class B airspace incursion due to GPS malfunction and not paying attention while troubleshooting the fault.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1164657 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201404 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | DEN.Airport |
| State Reference | CO |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | RV-4 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Route In Use | None |
| Flight Plan | None |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | GPS & Other Satellite Navigation |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Single Pilot |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 75 Flight Crew Total 10000 Flight Crew Type 50 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Airspace Violation All Types Deviation - Procedural FAR |
Narrative:
I believe I may have inadvertently entered class B airspace (denver). While flying in the northwest quadrant of denver; my GPS intermittently went blank. Instead of monitoring my flight path utilizing ground references; I devoted the majority of my attention to troubleshooting and regaining my GPS function. Turbulent conditions were also present; which added to the distractions. I will ensure in the future that I am more aware of my flight path anytime I am near controlled airspace; and for that matter at all times during flight.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: Pilot of an experimental aircraft reports possible Class B airspace incursion due to GPS malfunction and not paying attention while troubleshooting the fault.
Narrative: I believe I may have inadvertently entered Class B airspace (Denver). While flying in the northwest quadrant of Denver; my GPS intermittently went blank. Instead of monitoring my flight path utilizing ground references; I devoted the majority of my attention to troubleshooting and regaining my GPS function. Turbulent conditions were also present; which added to the distractions. I will ensure in the future that I am more aware of my flight path anytime I am near controlled airspace; and for that matter at all times during flight.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.