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Aviation accident ERA12LA260

MINR · HUGHES 369D · 2012-03-30 · McCormick, SC, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA12LA260
Event ID
20120331X10044
Type
Accident
Date
2012-03-30
Location
McCormick, SC, USA
Coordinates
33.908054, -82.26667

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
HUGHES
Model
369D
Registration
N868W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to use automotive fuel instead of the approved alternate fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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