NONE · Maule M-7-235 · 2003-09-19 · McGrath, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC03LA119
Event ID
20030922X01574
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-19
Location
McGrath, AK, USA
Coordinates
62.719165, -153.632781
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Maule
Model
M-7-235
Registration
N5657A
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector to a nearly empty fuel tank prior to takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.