ROBERT TREMBLY JA20 HIGHLANDER
Central City, KY — May 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Central City, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.29390, -87.12330 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA228 |
| Event ID | 20210524103132 |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBERT TREMBLY |
| Model | JA20 HIGHLANDER |
| Registration # | N743BT |
| Operator | TREMBLY ROBERT |
| Owner | TREMBLY ROBERT |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap before flight, which resulted in a 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.