Accident Details
Date
Sunday, November 7, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA052
Location
Ridgeway, VA
Event ID
20211109104220
Coordinates
36.581011, -79.878105
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
M-4-220C
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M-4-220C
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ELSNER HENRY
Address
208 AIR HARBOR RD
City
GREENSBORO
State / Zip Code
NC 27455-9290
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# ERA22LA052