Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA359
Location
Sussex, NJ
Event ID
20240829195013
Coordinates
41.211391, -74.602366
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
7ECA
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
7ECA
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SKYVAULT HOLDINGS LLC
Address
7901 4TH ST N STE 300
City
SAINT PETERSBURG
State / Zip Code
FL 33702-4399
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# ERA24LA359