ROBERT TREMBLY JA20 HIGHLANDER
Central City, KY — May 20, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA228 |
| Event ID | 20210524103132 |
| Location | Central City, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.29390, -87.12330 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBERT TREMBLY |
| Model | JA20 HIGHLANDER |
| 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 |
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.