# NTSB Accident SEA89LA137
> **PIPER PA-22** · 1989-07-20 · MERIDIAN, ID, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA89LA137
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28984
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-20
- **Location:** MERIDIAN, ID, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.589733, -116.419242
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22
- **Registration:** N3700P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION, HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, AND HIS INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT (FAILURE TO SEE & AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS). THE POWER LINE WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

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