Sep 17, 1989
Accident
Destroyed HAYMARKET, VA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTOR, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION & LOSS OF ENGINE POWER; AND IMPROPER USE OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AFTER LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE PRESENCE OF HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS (TREES) IN THE APPROACH PATH TO THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WAS A FACTOR.
NTSB BFO89LA080