MINR · Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · 2004-05-14 · Lancaster, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX04LA210
Event ID
20040603X00729
Type
Accident
Date
2004-05-14
Location
Lancaster, CA, USA
Coordinates
34.666667, -118
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Downer
Model
Bellanca 14-19-2
Registration
N7658B
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's fuel mismanagement by his failure to follow the recommended procedures for operation of the auxiliary fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during cruise flight.