# NTSB Accident ANC89FA076
> **CESSNA 170B** · 1989-05-23 · BIRCHWOOD, AK, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC89FA076
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28215
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-23
- **Location:** BIRCHWOOD, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.410072, -149.170593
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 170B
- **Registration:** N3132B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE PROPER DETENT FOR TAKEOFF.  A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS:  THE SOFT/MUDDY TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

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