N349VR

Substantial
None

VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7S/N: 10202

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA159
Location
Upland, CA
Event ID
20230419107084
Coordinates
34.111611, -117.687380
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 selection of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a collision with the airport boundary fence during a forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VASHON AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
10202
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
RANGER R7VR7
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RANGER R7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
REYNOLDS GARY W
Address
2040 CONTINENTAL AVE
City
COSTA MESA
State / Zip Code
CA 92627-4128
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# WPR23LA159