No fatalities
28 Jul 2021: ENSTROM F-28A — HOLMES, ROBERT THEODORE — Mountain Home, ID
On 28 Jul 2021, an ENSTROM F-28A operated by HOLMES, ROBERT THEODORE was involved in an aviation accident near Mountain Home, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing on uneven terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing on uneven terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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