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NELSON LAWRENCE K 601 HDS near Somerton, AZ — 2024-05-27

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Date
2024-05-27
Location
Somerton, AZ, USA
Airport
54AZ
Aircraft
NELSON LAWRENCE K 601 HDS
Registration
N918LN
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the airplane reported that, during the preflight engine runup, he diverted his attention to a phone call and failed to switch the fuel selector to a fuel tank with adequate fuel. During the initial climb, the engine experienced a complete loss of power, and the pilot performed a forced landing in an agricultural field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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