Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 14, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA028
Location
Pell City, AL
Event ID
20221019106162
Coordinates
33.558833, -86.249056
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 inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
SPORTSMAN GS2
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
SPORTSMAN GS2
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DAWSON AIRCRAFT INC
Address
PO BOX 910
City
CLINTON
State / Zip Code
AR 72031-0910
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# ERA23LA028