N357PC

Substantial
None

DITSLER PAUL A DAKOTA HAWKS/N: DH106

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 HAWKBPAT
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