# NTSB Accident LAX89LA223
> **CESSNA T210N** · 1989-06-16 · HERLONG, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA223
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28605
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-06-16
- **Location:** HERLONG, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.139068, -120.160774
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** T210N
- **Registration:** N4857C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FUEL STARVATION, AFTER THE PILOT DIVERTED HIS ATTENTION TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, AND HIS FAILURE TO REPOSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH, EITHER BEFORE THE ENGINE LOST POWER OR DURING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TRIPPED ALTERNATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

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