# NTSB Accident WPR11FA002
> **CESSNA 310** · 2010-10-03 · Avalon, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR11FA002
- **Event ID:** 20101003X04946
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2010-10-03
- **Location:** Avalon, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.400001, -118.42028
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 310
- **Registration:** N310XX
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper setting of the left engine fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation of the left engine immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to try to depart ahead of developing weather, which resulted in his hastened departure procedures and likely led to his failure to recognize the incorrect fuel selector positioning.

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