# NTSB Accident CHI02FA033
> **Zenair CH2000** · 2001-11-16 · Wentzville, MO, USA · FATL
## 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.

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