Summary
On December 19, 2019, a Pitts A (N113A) was involved in an incident near Hickory Valley, TN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA090. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N113A.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA090