Final
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May 9, 2026
N8092S accident at Front Royal, VA
Sky Ranger SKY RANGER 1 — Fuel starvation at FRR (Front Royal, VA)
DateMay 9, 2026
Tail numberN8092S
AircraftSky Ranger SKY RANGER 1
LocationFRR — Front Royal, VA
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA201
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in him taking off with the fuel selector in the OFF position, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
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