Aviation accident LAX04FA019

2 fatal · Beech 35-C33 · 2003-10-19 · Mesquite, NV, USA

Event

NTSB number: LAX04FA019
Event ID: 20031023X01802
Type: Accident
Date: 2003-10-19
Location: Mesquite, NV, USA
Coordinates: 36.843612, -114.049163

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Beech
Model: 35-C33
Registration: N9438S
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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