DIAMOND DA20
Fairfield, UT — August 23, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA324 |
| Event ID | 20230825192945 |
| Location | Fairfield, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.11405, -112.06212 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND |
| Model | DA20 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The flight pilots improper fuel management, which resulted a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.
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.