No fatalities
3 Jul 2024: CESSNA 140 — Harmony, WY
On 3 Jul 2024, a CESSNA 140 was involved in an aviation accident near Harmony, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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 Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation