# NTSB Accident CHI03LA029
> **Piper PA-23-250** · 2002-11-23 · Stalwart, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03LA029
- **Event ID:** 20021203X05548
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-11-23
- **Location:** Stalwart, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.036666, -84.419998
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-250
- **Registration:** N5985Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management during the flight and the pilot's improper decision not to select the outboard fuel tank when a loss of engine power was experienced, resulting in fuel starvation, a sustained loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing.

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