# NTSB Accident LAX90LA020
> **PIPER PA-18-150** · 1989-10-29 · PALO ALTO, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX90LA020
- **Event ID:** 20001213X29642
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-10-29
- **Location:** PALO ALTO, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.340335, -121.879615
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-18-150
- **Registration:** N9292Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IMPROPERLY SUPERVISED THE FLIGHT AND THE DUAL STUDENT PILOT FAILED TO PROPERLY SET THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE IN THE PROPER POSITION. BOTH PILOTS FAILED TO USE THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST.

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