# NTSB Accident ATL91FA099
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 1991-05-27 · SURF SIDE BEACH, SC, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL91FA099
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16908
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-05-27
- **Location:** SURF SIDE BEACH, SC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.630264, -78.969558
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N6634W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE IMPROPER PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT, IN THAT HE FAILED TO TURN THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SELECTOR 'ON' PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE AIRCRAFT FUEL SELECTOR VALVE LEAKING ENOUGH FUEL TO THE ENGINE IN THE 'OFF' POSITION TO RUN THE ENGINE AT LOW POWER SETTING.

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