Accident Details
Date
Thursday, November 5, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN21LA046
Location
Fremont, MI
Event ID
20201109102254
Coordinates
43.435343, -85.995810
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MONTCALM AVIATION LLC
Address
6104 MARY ANN DR
City
CORAL
State / Zip Code
MI 49322-9790
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA046