# NTSB Accident ATL07LA028
> **Scharnhorst RV-4** · 2006-12-17 · Hoschton, GA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL07LA028
- **Event ID:** 20061219X01808
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-12-17
- **Location:** Hoschton, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.089954, -83.76078
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Scharnhorst
- **Model:** RV-4
- **Registration:** N360WS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the manufacturer to safety wire the purge valve stop screw during maintenance resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing, on-ground collision with a berm/terrace, and subsequent nose over.

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