# NTSB Accident NYC92LA012
> **PIPER PA-24-260** · 1991-10-19 · MONTGOMERY, NY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA012
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18372
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-10-19
- **Location:** MONTGOMERY, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.640888, -73.559417
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-260
- **Registration:** N9122P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO CORRECTLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK WAS EXHAUSTED, RESULTING IN FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINE.

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