Pitts A
Hickory Valley, TN — December 19, 2019
Event Information
| Date | December 19, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA090 |
| Event ID | 20191219X95252 |
| Location | Hickory Valley, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.18167, -89.10389 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Pitts |
| Model | A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.