Jul 18, 2003
Accident
Substantial Fort Worth, TX
Injuries1 serious, 3 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select the battery/alternator circuit, resulting in a loss of battery power, the pilot's failure to follow a checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
NTSB FTW03LA189