# NTSB Accident SEA98LA014
> **Piper PA-18-150** · 1997-11-15 · BATTLE GROUND, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA98LA014
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09246
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-11-15
- **Location:** BATTLE GROUND, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 45.800334, -122.479202
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N1668P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The owner/pilot's failure to properly install the fuel selector valve after removal, subsequently leading to a false indication on the valve selector handle.  This led to the pilot unintentionally closing the valve and starving the engine of fuel during the initial climb.

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