No fatalities
DIAMOND DA20 accident at Fairfield, UT, 23 Aug 2023
On August 23, 2023, a DIAMOND DA20 was involved in an aviation accident near Fairfield, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight pilots improper fuel management, which resulted a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the airplane checklist. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The flight pilots improper fuel management, which resulted a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Instructor/check pilot