Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA116
Location
Farmingdale, NY
Event ID
20240221193824
Coordinates
40.718140, -73.407840
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
APTUM AVIATION INC
Address
123 VINCENT RD
City
HICKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
NY 11801-1929
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# ERA24LA116