Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA143
Location
Ruston, LA
Event ID
20250401199948
Coordinates
32.657601, -92.623126
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 improper fuel planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
SUMMIT HELICOPTERS
Address
PO BOX 909
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
VA 24153-0909
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# CEN25LA143