Summary
On June 26, 2021, a Dewsnup Dave ZENAIR CH 701 SP (N41XY) was involved in an incident near Chester, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA248. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41XY.
Accident Details
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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