N9YAROYSE RALPH L GLASAIR2022-12-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

ROYSE RALPH L GLASAIRS/N: 582R

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

Date
Saturday, December 17, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA074
Location
Cottonwood, CA
Event ID
20221227106496
Coordinates
40.342991, -122.339360
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 fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROYSE RALPH L
Serial Number
582R
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
GLASAIRFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
GLASAIR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CROSS TOM W
Address
2360 AIRSTRIP RD
City
REDDING
State / Zip Code
CA 96003-9369
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# WPR23LA074