SERS · JAMES C GEYMAN RV-9A · 2022-06-27 · Missoula, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR22LA231
Event ID
20220627105366
Type
Accident
Date
2022-06-27
Location
Missoula, MT, USA
Coordinates
46.916306, -114.09055
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
JAMES C GEYMAN
Model
RV-9A
Registration
N12VV
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to activate the auxiliary fuel boost pump, which inhibited a successful engine restart.