VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7
Upland, CA — April 18, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 18, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Upland, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.11161, -117.68738 |
| Airport | CABLE Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA159 |
| Event ID | 20230419107084 |
Aircraft
| Make | VASHON AIRCRAFT |
| Model | RANGER R7 |
| Registration # | N349VR |
| Operator | CKD ENGINEERING LLC DBA |
| Owner | CKD ENGINEERING LLC DBA |
| 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 improper selection of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a collision with the airport boundary fence during a forced 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.