# NTSB Accident ERA10LA275
> **CESSNA 172N** · 2010-05-21 · Plattekill, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA10LA275
- **Event ID:** 20100521X00818
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-05-21
- **Location:** Plattekill, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.635555, -74.137496
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172N
- **Registration:** N739RK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff at a higher than allowed gross weight.

---
*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=ERA10LA275) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*