# NTSB Accident NYC02LA021
> **Piper PA-22-108** · 2001-11-03 · Roanoke, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC02LA021
- **Event ID:** 20011228X02462
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-11-03
- **Location:** Roanoke, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.352779, -79.93
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-22-108
- **Registration:** N5207Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in accordance with the owner's manual.

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