# NTSB Accident MIA94LA129
> **TAYLOR OSPREY** · 1994-05-01 · SANFORD, FL, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA94LA129
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01340
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-05-01
- **Location:** SANFORD, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.809734, -81.330612
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** TAYLOR
- **Model:** OSPREY
- **Registration:** N323ET
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO USE THE CHECKLIST BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE FUEL SELECTOR BEING IN THE OFF POSITION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

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