Accident Details
Date
Saturday, June 26, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA248
Location
Chester, CA
Event ID
20210628103358
Coordinates
40.282361, -121.241160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to properly position of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
Aircraft Information
Model / ICAO
ZENAIR CH 701 SP
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
ZENAIR CH 701 SP
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DEFTY JONATHAN W
Address
23509 COUNTY ROAD 95
City
WOODLAND
State / Zip Code
CA 95695-9341
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# WPR21LA248