DITSLER PAUL A DAKOTA HAWK
Nicklesville, GA — October 11, 2024
Event Information
| Date | October 11, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA010 |
| Event ID | 20241015195307 |
| Location | Nicklesville, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.60190, -84.77670 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DITSLER PAUL A |
| Model | DAKOTA HAWK |
| 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, fuel planning, and improper fuel management during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent off-airport hard 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.