No fatalities
18 Apr 2023: VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 — CKD ENGINEERING LLC DBA — Upland, CA
On 18 Apr 2023, a VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 operated by CKD ENGINEERING LLC DBA was involved in an aviation accident near Upland, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper selection of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a collision with the airport boundary fence during a forced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot's improper selection of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a collision with the airport boundary fence during a forced landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Contributed to outcomePilot