N307GS

Substantial
Minor

YAKOVLEV YAK-55MS/N: 920607

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 15, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA420
Location
Waldo, FL
Event ID
20220915105947
Coordinates
29.821723, -82.125501
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 inadequate preflight fuel planning and preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent off-airport landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
YAKOVLEV
Serial Number
920607
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1992
Model / ICAO
YAK-55MYK55
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
YAK-55M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BIG SKY AVIATION INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19810-4902
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# ERA22LA420