Aviation accident CHI02FA033

2 fatal · Zenair CH2000 · 2001-11-16 · Wentzville, MO, USA

Event

NTSB number: CHI02FA033
Event ID: 20011123X02289
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-11-16
Location: Wentzville, MO, USA
Coordinates: 38.809509, -90.849578

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Zenair
Model: CH2000
Registration: N33ZA
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: NITE
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The improper selection of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot and the night light condition.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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