MCGLAUGHLIN RICHARD SPORTSMAN GS2
Pell City, AL — October 14, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 14, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA028 |
| Event ID | 20221019106162 |
| Location | Pell City, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.55883, -86.24906 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCGLAUGHLIN RICHARD |
| Model | SPORTSMAN GS2 |
| 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 inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight 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.