MINR · Bird CK · 2002-07-28 · Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC02LA148
Event ID
20020806X01303
Type
Accident
Date
2002-07-28
Location
Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.26361, -78.896385
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Bird
Model
CK
Registration
N99754
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper decision to perform a 180-degree turn with insufficient altitude remaining after experiencing a total loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the inadequate alignment of the fuel selector placard markings, resulting in an inaccurate selector position and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.