BELLANCA 1730
San Saba, TX — October 5, 2020
Event Information
| Date | October 5, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA050 |
| Event ID | 20201110102264 |
| Location | San Saba, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.23159, -98.71091 |
| Airport | SAN SABA COUNTY MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELLANCA |
| Model | 1730 |
| 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 student pilot’s improper decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
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.