ROYSE RALPH L GLASAIR
Cottonwood, CA — December 17, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 17, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA074 |
| Event ID | 20221227106496 |
| Location | Cottonwood, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.34299, -122.33936 |
| Airport | Flying N Ranch Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | ROYSE RALPH L |
| Model | GLASAIR |
| 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 fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
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.