NONE · TERRY W. THAYER ZENITH STOL CH701 · 2014-08-18 · Nikiski, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC14LA065
Event ID
20140819X44729
Type
Accident
Date
2014-08-18
Location
Nikiski, AK, USA
Coordinates
60.764446, -151.890548
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
TERRY W. THAYER
Model
ZENITH STOL CH701
Registration
N957TT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow preflight checklists.