# NTSB Accident FTW95LA085
> **PIPER PA-31-350** · 1995-01-09 · BROWNSVILLE, TX, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW95LA085
- **Event ID:** 20001207X02858
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-01-09
- **Location:** BROWNSVILLE, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 25.960065, -97.550392
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N50WT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FUEL STARVATION LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S QUALIFICATION AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING.

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