MINR · CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY HARVARD MK IV · 2024-06-02 · Modesto, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR24LA167
Event ID
20240604194378
Type
Accident
Date
2024-06-02
Location
Modesto, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.624957, -120.90517
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY
Model
HARVARD MK IV
Registration
N7522U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel selector at low fuel levels.