# NTSB Accident ERA12LA541
> **JOHNSTON DOUGLAS S SAFARI** · 2012-09-01 · McVeytown, PA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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