MINR · RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY A36 · 2012-04-20 · Yorktown, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA12LA295
Event ID
20120422X94838
Type
Accident
Date
2012-04-20
Location
Yorktown, NY, USA
Coordinates
41.207778, -73.801391
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Model
A36
Registration
N821SM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the published emergency procedure by the checklist.