Final
1 minor
Aug 12, 2015
N95592 accident at Pearland, TX
Taylorcraft BC12-D — Loss of engine power (total) at LVJ (Pearland, TX)
DateAug 12, 2015
Tail numberN95592
AircraftTaylorcraft BC12-D · Taylorcraft BC-12
LocationLVJ — Pearland, TX
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN15CA356
Probable cause
The student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve while on the downwind leg, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing short of the runway.
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