N918LNNELSON LAWRENCE K 601 HDS2024-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

NELSON LAWRENCE K 601 HDSS/N: 001

Summary

On May 27, 2024, a Nelson Lawrence K 601 HDS (N918LN) was involved in an incident near Somerton, AZ. 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 inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA162. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N918LN.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, May 27, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA162
Location
Somerton, AZ
Event ID
20240528194323
Coordinates
32.599361, -114.682800
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 inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NELSON LAWRENCE K
Serial Number
001
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2017
Model / ICAO
601 HDS
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
601 HDS

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
NELSON LAWRENCE K
Address
8221 E LORENZO LN
City
YUMA
State / Zip Code
AZ 85365-8646
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# WPR24LA162