# NTSB Accident ERA12LA295
> **RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY A36** · 2012-04-20 · Yorktown, NY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA12LA295
- **Event ID:** 20120422X94838
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-04-20
- **Location:** Yorktown, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.207778, -73.801391
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY
- **Model:** A36
- **Registration:** N821SM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the published emergency procedure by the checklist.

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