# NTSB Accident ANC98LA081
> **Aeronca 15AC** · 1998-06-12 · HOMER, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC98LA081
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10218
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-06-12
- **Location:** HOMER, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 59.40073, -151.320983
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aeronca
- **Model:** 15AC
- **Registration:** N1023H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and an improper fuel selector valve.  Factors in the accident were turbulent wind conditions, the improper replacement of the fuel selector valve by an airplane mechanic, and the failure of an FAA inspector to ensure the approval of the fuel selector valve was suitable for the fuel system design.

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