# NTSB Accident NYC00LA137
> **Anderson Aircraft Corp. MA-18** · 2000-05-17 · PITTSBURGH, PA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00LA137
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21104
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-05-17
- **Location:** PITTSBURGH, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.399845, -80.010452
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Anderson Aircraft Corp.
- **Model:** MA-18
- **Registration:** N218MA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.  Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply line combination, and the pilot's lack of experience in airplane make and model.

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