Cessna 172
Meadow Lakes, AK — July 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA454 |
| Event ID | 20180731X72036 |
| Location | Meadow Lakes, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.63000, -149.68250 |
| Airport | North Cubs Strip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, the airplane's engine experienced a total loss of power. He added that, he realized the wrong fuel tank had been selected for takeoff and performed a forced landing on a gravel stream bed north of the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.