Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Harmony, WY — 2024-07-03

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Date
2024-07-03
Location
Harmony, WY, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N3043S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the airplane reported that, while maneuvering about 300 ft above ground level, he chose to switch the fuel selector from one tank to the other, and inadvertently switched it to the off position. Subsequently, the engine lost total power. The pilot performed a forced landing onto rough terrain, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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