# NTSB Accident MIA99LA089
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 1999-02-21 · EVERGLADES CITY, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA99LA089
- **Event ID:** 20001205X00215
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-02-21
- **Location:** EVERGLADES CITY, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 25.830478, -81.400436
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N8309P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control on takeoff roll following a loss of power brought about by fuel starvation due to the PIC's failure to verify the proper setting of the fuel selector valve, and the subsequent collision with trees during the attempt to abort the takeoff.

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