No fatalities
5 Nov 2020: NAVION A — Fremont, MI
On 5 Nov 2020, a NAVION A was involved in an aviation accident near Fremont, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector during takeoff, which was not in accordance with the preflight checklist and resulted in fuel starvation, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and an aerodynamic stall during an attempted forced landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation