# NTSB Accident CEN12LA116
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 2011-12-28 · Lebanon, OH, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA116
- **Event ID:** 20111228X90250
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-12-28
- **Location:** Lebanon, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.453334, -84.241386
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N994NC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and failure to replace the worn fuel valve's position washer.

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