MINR · Beech C35 · 1997-07-19 · CHICKASHA, OK, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA272
Event ID
20001208X08384
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-19
Location
CHICKASHA, OK, USA
Coordinates
35.03955, -97.949035
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Beech
Model
C35
Registration
N1878D
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.