the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented during a night cross- country flight at a time the flight was in a critical low fuel state, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around from an aborted precautionary landing. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot's inadequate inflight fuel consumption calculations; 2) his failure to refuel the aircraft; 3) his failure to use all available FAA resources once the critical flight state became apparent; 4) spatial disorientation; and 5) darkness.
N4647R
2015 VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12
Fixed wing single engine · 4 Cycle · Experimental
1 NTSB record
for this tail number, including destroyed damage, 2 fatal injuries. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 1 prior registration
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| SON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING CORP | FRESNO, CA | Mar 21, 1995 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Dec 28, 1994
Accident
Destroyed HOLTVILLE, CA
Injuries2 fatal
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB LAX95FA062