Aviation accident NYC06CA188

Name: aviation accident: Cessna 120 near Ashland (2006-07-30)
Start: 2006-07-30
Location: Ashland, KY, USA

NONE · Cessna 120 · 2006-07-30 · Ashland, KY, USA

Event

NTSB number: NYC06CA188
Event ID: 20060907X01309
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-07-30
Location: Ashland, KY, USA
Coordinates: 38.554443, -82.738052

Injuries

Highest injury: NONE
Fatal: 0
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 1
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 120
Registration: N1981V
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the trees.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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