Accident Details
Date
Thursday, June 27, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA241
Location
Andover, MO
Event ID
20240627194561
Coordinates
40.567486, -93.911747
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 inability to maintain altitude and airspeed during cruise flight likely due to a decrease in engine performance associated with the unauthorized use of automobile fuel, which led to an inflight collision with a tree and hard landing.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1984
Model / ICAO
AT-301
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
1
FAA Model
AT-301
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
OMSTEAD JORDAN J
Address
409 E 10TH ST
City
LAMONI
State / Zip Code
IA 50140-1161
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# CEN24LA241