N77J

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 140S/N: 11489

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 20, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA193
Location
American Falls, ID
Event ID
20230522192211
Coordinates
42.811906, -112.821050
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadvertent selection of the off position of the fuel tank selector inflight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
11489
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PETERS DUANE
Address
PO BOX 190933
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
AK 99519-0933
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# WPR23LA193