N4856K

Substantial
Minor

NAVION AS/N: NAV-4-1856

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

Registration
Make
NAVION
Serial Number
NAV-4-1856
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1949
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
NAVION A

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