NAVION A
Fremont, MI — November 5, 2020
Event Information
| Date | November 5, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA046 |
| Event ID | 20201109102254 |
| Location | Fremont, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.43534, -85.99581 |
| Airport | Fremont Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | NAVION |
| Model | A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
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.