Accident Details
Date
Saturday, February 18, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA128
Location
Buckhannon, WV
Event ID
20230221106747
Coordinates
39.016980, -80.207880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector valve.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6597X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21057597
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
COMA AVIATION LLC
Address
34 SKYLINE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BUCKHANNON
State / Zip Code
WV 26201-8618
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# ERA23LA128