1 fatal · JOHNSTON DOUGLAS S SAFARI · 2012-09-01 · McVeytown, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12LA541
Event ID
20120901X63404
Type
Accident
Date
2012-09-01
Location
McVeytown, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.45111, -77.826385
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
JOHNSTON DOUGLAS S
Model
SAFARI
Registration
N70415
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's lack of proficiency and certification, which resulted in his failure to enter an autorotation when the engine lost power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.