Accident · 2026-05-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-05-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- SKY RANGER SKY RANGER 1 (N8092S)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
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.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA201Flight 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 pilot flying | Sport | None | 61 | None | 136 total · 59 in this make/model · 92 as PIC · 7 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.