CHAMPION 7ECA
Sussex, NJ — August 27, 2024
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA359 |
| Event ID | 20240829195013 |
| Location | Sussex, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.21139, -74.60237 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7ECA |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, 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.