# NTSB Accident ERA09LA412
> **James O'Bert Vari-Eze** · 2009-07-19 · Columbus, GA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA09LA412
- **Event ID:** 20090719X22727
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-19
- **Location:** Columbus, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.516387, -84.938888
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** James O'Bert
- **Model:** Vari-Eze
- **Registration:** N39DX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilots improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

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