# NTSB Accident ANC03LA085
> **Cessna 207** · 2003-08-01 · Anchorage, AK, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC03LA085
- **Event ID:** 20030805X01271
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-01
- **Location:** Anchorage, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 61.2, -149.833328
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 207
- **Registration:** N29CF
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve to a nearly empty tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent emergency landing at an off-airport site.  Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his inadequate remedial action.

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