Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA161
Location
Martinsville, VA
Event ID
20250401199945
Coordinates
36.635850, -80.029945
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 inadvertently turned off the fuel selector valve on takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
37 BIRCH DR
City
HOPEWELL JUNCTION
State / Zip Code
NY 12533-5863
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# ERA25LA161