Zenith Aircraft Company CH 750
Libby, MN, October 7, 2022
Event Information
| Date | October 7, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Libby, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.78410, -93.32520 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA010 |
| Event ID | 20221011106094 |
Aircraft
| Make | Zenith Aircraft Company |
| Model | CH 750 |
| Registration # | N550ZF |
| Owner | McGregor Communications LLC |
| 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 total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.
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.