NONE · GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER G 164C · 2018-04-29 · Maxwell, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR18LA128
Event ID
20180429X05354
Type
Accident
Date
2018-04-29
Location
Maxwell, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.26472, -122.11916
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
GRUMMAN ACFT ENG COR-SCHWEIZER
Model
G 164C
Registration
N6674K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to an uncommanded closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which terminated fuel to the engine. The reason for the fuel shutoff valve’s closure could not be determined based on the available information.