Summary
On December 17, 2022, a Royse Ralph L GLASAIR (N9YA) was involved in an accident near Cottonwood, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA074. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9YA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA074