DENNIS D DOWNS CCK-1865
Sterling, AK — May 12, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC23LA034 |
| Event ID | 20230514162755 |
| Location | Sterling, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.53993, -150.87026 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DENNIS D DOWNS |
| Model | CCK-1865 |
| 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 and fuel planning, which resulted in a total 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.