Aviation accident DEN03LA051

Name: aviation accident: Panzl PAN near Vernal (2003-03-18)
Start: 2003-03-18
Location: Vernal, UT, USA

MINR · Panzl PAN · 2003-03-18 · Vernal, UT, USA

Event

NTSB number: DEN03LA051
Event ID: 20030325X00382
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-03-18
Location: Vernal, UT, USA
Coordinates: 40.389087, -112.310646

Injuries

Highest injury: MINR
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 1
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Panzl
Model: PAN
Registration: N11ZL
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his lack of familiarity with the airplane, which subsequently resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. Contributing factors were unfavorable wind conditions and the downdraft weather condition.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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