SKY RANGER SKY RANGER 1
Front Royal, VA, May 9, 2026
Event Information
| Date | May 9, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Front Royal, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Airport | FRONT ROYAL-WARREN COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA201 |
| Event ID | 20260511202959 |
Aircraft
| Make | SKY RANGER |
| Model | SKY RANGER 1 |
| Registration # | N8092S |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in him taking off with the fuel selector in the OFF position, and the subsequent 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.