# NTSB Accident CHI96FA135
> **PIPER J-3** · 1996-04-18 · RAYMOND, NE, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI96FA135
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05520
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-04-18
- **Location:** RAYMOND, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.950462, -96.779052
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** J-3
- **Registration:** N6510H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.  The gusty wind condition was a related factor.

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