Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA042
Location
Kahlotus, WA
Event ID
20221122106349
Coordinates
46.722360, -118.587830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
STYER MICHAEL J
Address
14400 S FM 1541 UNIT 8
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
TX 79118-3674
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# WPR23LA042