# NTSB Accident CHI05LA233
> **North American Navion A (L-17B)** · 2005-08-13 · Zeeland, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI05LA233
- **Event ID:** 20050822X01295
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-08-13
- **Location:** Zeeland, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.817222, -85.928054
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** North American
- **Model:** Navion A (L-17B)
- **Registration:** N8828H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss.  A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.

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