Dec 6, 2020
Accident
Substantial South Boston, VA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The improper installation of a fuel filter screen cover gasket, which resulted in its failure, fuel starvation, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved fuel sight gauge, which obscured the pilot’s view of the fuel level in the fuel header tank.
NTSB ERA21LA062