# NTSB Accident LAX00LA222
> **Mooney M20D** · 2000-06-08 · Baker, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00LA222
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21263
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-06-08
- **Location:** Baker, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.043609, -116.193336
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20D
- **Registration:** N31M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The fuel flow became restricted by remnants of fuel tank sealant that had accumulated in the fuel selector screen.  Contributing to the pilot's inability to restart the engine in flight was the empty fuel tank in the left wing and the fuel gauge indication.  The constrained landing area was also a factor.

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