Apr 23, 2017
Accident
Substantial Ovid, NY
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplaneās annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
NTSB ERA17LA166