CESSNA 140
American Falls, ID — May 20, 2023
Event Information
| Date | May 20, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA193 |
| Event ID | 20230522192211 |
| Location | American Falls, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.81191, -112.82105 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadvertent selection of the off position of the fuel tank selector inflight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power 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.