Aug 11, 2006
Accident
Destroyed Saipan
Injuries7 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel selector valve position selection and his failure to select a tank containing an adequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation and dark night lighting conditions.
NTSB LAX06FA258