N7522UCANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY HARVARD MK IV2024-06-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY HARVARD MK IVS/N: CCF-4-214

Summary

On June 02, 2024, a Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV (N7522U) was involved in an accident near Modesto, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel selector at low fuel levels.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA167. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7522U.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 2, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA167
Location
Modesto, CA
Event ID
20240604194378
Coordinates
37.624957, -120.905170
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was a malfunctioning fuel selector at low fuel levels.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CANADIAN CAR & FOUNDRY
Serial Number
CCF-4-214
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
HARVARD MK IVCENT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
HARVARD MK IV

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PAY IT FORWARD AVIATION LLC
Address
1422 ST ANDREWS LN
City
IONE
State / Zip Code
CA 95640-4538
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# WPR24LA167