N349VR

Substantial
None

VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7S/N: 10202

Summary

On April 18, 2023, a Vashon Aircraft RANGER R7 (N349VR) was involved in an incident near Upland, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA159. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N349VR.

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