CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY HARVARD MK IV
Modesto, CA, June 2, 2024
Event Information
| Date | June 2, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Modesto, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.62496, -120.90517 |
| Airport | MODESTO CITY-COUNTY-HARRY SHAM |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA167 |
| Event ID | 20240604194378 |
Aircraft
| Make | CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY |
| Model | HARVARD MK IV |
| Registration # | N7522U |
| Operator | PAY IT FORWARD AVIATION LLC |
| Owner | PAY IT FORWARD AVIATION LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel selector at low fuel levels.
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.