Aug 31, 2004
Accident
Substantial San Rafael, CA
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation, which was caused by the pilot's failure to turn on the electric boost pump and an undetermined failure of the engine driven pump to supply sufficient fuel to the carburetor.
NTSB LAX04LA308