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Aviation accident WPR12LA182

NONE · MAYS KITFOX LITE 2 · 2012-04-22 · Cedarville, CA, USA

Event

NTSB number
WPR12LA182
Event ID
20120423X33636
Type
Accident
Date
2012-04-22
Location
Cedarville, CA, USA
Coordinates
41.598888, -120.094444

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
MAYS
Model
KITFOX LITE 2
Registration
N32122
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to air in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect maintenance that did not properly secure the fuel lines.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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