Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 9, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA201
Location
Front Royal, VA
Event ID
20260511202959
Coordinates
38.918600, -78.253239
Nearest Airport
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, which resulted in him taking off with the fuel selector in the OFF position, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WAIDE STEPHEN W
Address
7318 PATHWAY LN
City
MARSHALL
State / Zip Code
VA 20115-3330
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# ERA26LA201