# NTSB Accident LAX89LA170
> **PIPER PA-28-235** · 1989-04-23 · LONG BEACH, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA170
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28133
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-04-23
- **Location:** LONG BEACH, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.819732, -118.110511
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-235
- **Registration:** N8827W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT THE PROPER FUEL TANK FOR AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY FOR THE TAKOEFF.

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