MOONEY M20

Olathe, KS — May 2, 2017

Event Information

DateMay 2, 2017
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA17CA260
Event ID20170504X14559
LocationOlathe, KS
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.84639, -94.73750
AirportJOHNSON COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeMOONEY
ModelM20
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None2
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

The separated fuel tank selector knob roll pin, which prevented the fuel selector from moving to the fuel tank position for the tank with usable fuel and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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