# NTSB Accident NYC97LA167
> **Piper PA-28-181** · 1997-08-19 · BRICKERVILLE, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97LA167
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08730
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-19
- **Location:** BRICKERVILLE, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.149967, -76.299346
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-181
- **Registration:** N8262K
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot performing a takeoff with the fuel selector in the 'OFF' position.

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