# NTSB Accident ANC04LA043
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 2004-03-20 · West Palm Beach, FL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04LA043
- **Event ID:** 20040326X00377
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-03-20
- **Location:** West Palm Beach, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.588888, -80.09333
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N6583R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The incorrect assembly of the fuel selector valve by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing to assess the fuel situation and lack of movement of the right fuel tank indicator. which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power during cruise flight.

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