Accident Details
Date
Monday, September 21, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20LA325
Location
West Kingston, RI
Event ID
20200921X72553
Coordinates
41.499164, -71.590423
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SHEETS BRUCE E
Address
375 6TH ST
City
BROOKLYN
State / Zip Code
NY 11215-3301
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20LA325