1 fatal · BEECH B24R · 2012-08-26 · Dayton, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12FA526
Event ID
20120826X33639
Type
Accident
Date
2012-08-26
Location
Dayton, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.421112, -79.121109
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BEECH
Model
B24R
Registration
N9200S
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain.