DEWSNUP DAVE ZENAIR CH 701 SP
Chester, CA — June 26, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 26, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA248 |
| Event ID | 20210628103358 |
| Location | Chester, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.28236, -121.24116 |
| Airport | ROGERS FLD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DEWSNUP DAVE |
| Model | ZENAIR CH 701 SP |
| 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 failure to properly position of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
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.