NONE · JAMES E DAVIDSON JR RANS S-7S COURIER · 2024-04-22 · Benson, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR24LA130
Event ID
20240423194136
Type
Accident
Date
2024-04-22
Location
Benson, AZ, USA
Coordinates
32.0078, -110.4042
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
JAMES E DAVIDSON JR
Model
RANS S-7S COURIER
Registration
N599YY
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s unintentional use of a winter-blend fuel that was susceptible to vaporization, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s undersized fuel lines, which limited the available fuel flow and volume.