SERS · Cessna 207 · 2003-08-01 · Anchorage, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA085
Event ID
20030805X01271
Type
Accident
Date
2003-08-01
Location
Anchorage, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.2, -149.833328
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
207
Registration
N29CF
FAR Part
135
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent emergency landing at an off-airport site. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his inadequate remedial action.