Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 28, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA162
Location
Bennettsville, SC
Event ID
20250401199947
Coordinates
34.621709, -79.734359
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PAUL JOHNNY D JR
Address
1816 SAILING CLUB RD
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
SC 29020-7986
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# ERA25LA162