N3043SCESSNA 1402024-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 140S/N: 12709

Summary

On July 03, 2024, a Cessna 140 (N3043S) was involved in an incident near Harmony, WY. 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: A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA224. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3043S.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA224
Location
Harmony, WY
Event ID
20240703194611
Coordinates
41.193910, -105.785810
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 as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12709
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
140

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SPITLER JOHN
Address
1324 STEELE ST
City
LARAMIE
State / Zip Code
WY 82070-4725
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# WPR24LA224