YAKOVLEV YAK-55M
Waldo, FL — September 15, 2022
Event Information
| Date | September 15, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA420 |
| Event ID | 20220915105947 |
| Location | Waldo, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.82172, -82.12550 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | YAKOVLEV |
| Model | YAK-55M |
| 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 inadequate preflight fuel planning and preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent off-airport landing.
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.