SLING AIRCRAFT (PTY) LTD SLING LSA
Carson, CA — December 22, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 22, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR25LA069 |
| Event ID | 20241223199463 |
| Location | Carson, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.85448, -118.26942 |
| Airport | Compton-Woodley |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | SLING AIRCRAFT (PTY) LTD |
| Model | SLING LSA |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to conduct a prolonged slip against warnings specified in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
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.