Accident Details
Date
Saturday, April 27, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA195
Location
Dunbar, PA
Event ID
20240429194168
Coordinates
39.964970, -79.653375
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on the runway while the pilot was attempting to maneuver the airplane for landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2015
Model / ICAO
ZODIAC 601XLB
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZODIAC 601XLB
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WALTERS DALE R
Address
3343 WOODLAND DR
City
MURRYSVILLE
State / Zip Code
PA 15668-1451
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# ERA24LA195