The pilot’s failure to detect and remove water contamination from the airplane’s fuel system before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.
N150SP
2023 PATRIOT AIRCRAFT LLC CX1900A
Fixed wing single engine · 4 Cycle · Experimental
3 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage, 1 fatal injury. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| TONGUE CANYON AVIATION LLC | WORDEN, MT | Feb 8, 2018 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Aug 20, 2025
Accident
Substantial Centreville, AL
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB ERA25LA315
Apr 27, 2013
Accident
Substantial Shepherd, MT
Injuries1 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering during low-altitude operations due to sudden neurological impairment or incapacitation and the helicopter’s subsequent collision with power lines.
NTSB WPR13FA208
Mar 5, 2007
Accident
Substantial Custer, MT
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence.
NTSB SEA07CA069