NONE · Ramesbotham CH701 · 1996-08-11 · N. SIOUX CITY, SD, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI96LA285
Event ID
20001208X06450
Type
Accident
Date
1996-08-11
Location
N. SIOUX CITY, SD, USA
Coordinates
42.529144, -96.500137
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Ramesbotham
Model
CH701
Registration
N4053G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's delay in switching fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred and the powerline which was contacted.