# NTSB Accident MIA97LA022
> **Beech V35B** · 1996-11-09 · COLUMBIANA, AL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA022
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07091
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-11-09
- **Location:** COLUMBIANA, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.170536, -86.599487
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Beech
- **Model:** V35B
- **Registration:** N6026T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to select a tank with fuel for a restart, which resulted in a failure to restart the engine, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with terrain.  High obstructions and vegetation (heavy vines) in the emergency landing area were related factors.

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