# NTSB Accident NYC00FA240
> **Piper PA-44-180** · 2000-08-25 · LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC00FA240
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21825
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-25
- **Location:** LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-44-180
- **Registration:** N2159Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight instructor's improper placement of both fuel-selector switches, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on both engines.

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