N924RD

Substantial
Minor

FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTLSS/N: F-16-01-51

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 18, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA048
Location
Hungry Horse, MT
Event ID
20231204193473
Coordinates
48.320110, -113.980950
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH
Serial Number
F-16-01-51
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
CTLSFDCT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
CTLS

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LAJARA-NANSON WALTER
Address
3100 SOUTHVIEW CT
City
GREAT FALLS
State / Zip Code
MT 59404-1287
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# WPR24LA048