Accident Details
Date
Saturday, September 24, 2005
NTSB Number
DEN05CA147
Location
Las Animas, CO
Event ID
20051018X01682
Coordinates
38.052776, -103.236946
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
HITCH AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 1242
City
MALTA
State / Zip Code
MT 59538-1242
Country
United States
Analysis
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Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN05CA147