1 fatal · American Aviation AA 5 · 2020-08-01 · Dunnellon, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA20LA271
Event ID
20200802X53946
Type
Accident
Date
2020-08-01
Location
Dunnellon, FL, USA
Coordinates
29.061388, -82.397224
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
American Aviation
Model
AA 5
Registration
N7192L
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper installation and inspection of the airplane’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of certification and knowledge in aircraft maintenance.