2 fatal · Grumman HU-16C · 2003-09-25 · Fort Pierce, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
ATL03FA147
Event ID
20030930X01622
Type
Accident
Date
2003-09-25
Location
Fort Pierce, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.495, -80.368057
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Grumman
Model
HU-16C
Registration
N70258
FAR Part
091
Engines
2
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to the pilot placing the fuel selector in the off position which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine, after the pilot intentionally shut down the right engine.