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Aviation accident CHI96LA226

SERS · Bellanca 17-30 VIKING · 1996-07-01 · ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI96LA226
Event ID
20001208X06166
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-01
Location
ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA
Coordinates
45.870372, -95.369117

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Bellanca
Model
17-30 VIKING
Registration
N838MM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the flight instructor's failure to assure a proper fuel tank selector position. Factors associated with the accident were improper preflight preparation and complacency by the flight instructor.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
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