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Aviation accident ERA25LA030

NONE · Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS · 2024-10-17 · Altoona, PA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA25LA030
Event ID
20241029195410
Type
Accident
Date
2024-10-17
Location
Altoona, PA, USA
Coordinates
40.296361, -78.320028

Injuries

Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
Zenith Zodiac
Model
601 HDS
Registration
N511JG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent condition inspection.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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