# NTSB Accident SEA02LA155
> **Piper PA-38-112** · 2002-08-14 · Darrington, WA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA02LA155
- **Event ID:** 20020820X01441
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-14
- **Location:** Darrington, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.251388, -121.609443
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-38-112
- **Registration:** N4334E
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Loss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine.  A ditch was a factor.

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