# NTSB Accident ANC14LA065
> **TERRY W. THAYER ZENITH STOL CH701** · 2014-08-18 · Nikiski, AK, USA · NONE
## 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.

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