N357PCDITSLER PAUL A DAKOTA HAWK2024-10-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DITSLER PAUL A DAKOTA HAWKS/N: DH106

Summary

On October 11, 2024, a Ditsler Paul A DAKOTA HAWK (N357PC) was involved in an incident near Nicklesville, GA. 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 preflight inspection, fuel planning, and improper fuel management during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport hard landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N357PC.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 11, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA010
Location
Nicklesville, GA
Event ID
20241015195307
Coordinates
34.601900, -84.776700
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 preflight inspection, fuel planning, and improper fuel management during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DITSLER PAUL A
Serial Number
DH106
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
DAKOTA HAWKFEST
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
DAKOTA HAWK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FISHER JAMES C JR
Address
499 PIONEER DR NW
City
CALHOUN
State / Zip Code
GA 30701-8007
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# ERA25LA010