Final 1 minor Nov 6, 2024

N420TD accident at East Troy, WI

De Havilland DHC-1 — Fuel starvation at 57C (East Troy, WI)

DateNov 6, 2024
Tail numberN420TD
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-1 · De Havilland Chipmunk · DHC1
Location57C — East Troy, WI
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN25LA035

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.

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