# NTSB Accident CHI05LA023
> **Taylorcraft BC12-D** · 2004-11-06 · Wasta, SD, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05LA023
- **Event ID:** 20041109X01792
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-11-06
- **Location:** Wasta, SD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 44.104999, -102.938056
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Taylorcraft
- **Model:** BC12-D
- **Registration:** N39971
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot inadvertently pulled the fuel shut off valve resulting in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.  The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.

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