Accident · 2008-07-13
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-07-13
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- Schweizer G-164B (N3633B)
- Operating rule
- Part 137
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel system contamination and a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
Source: NTSB case LAX08CA228Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Commercial | None | 59 | Class 2 (2007-09-01) | 22,357 total · 1,596 in this make/model · 336 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.