Accident · 2010-07-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-07-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- SMITH Aerostar (N601AT)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Debra L. MacDonald Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Debra L. MacDonald
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident were the critical fuel placards that were difficult to see due to the airplane's paint scheme.
Source: NTSB case CEN10LA425Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 82 | Class 2 (2010-02-23) | 28,000 total · 332 in this make/model · 27,500 as PIC · 57 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.