# NTSB Accident WPR12CA340
> **PIPER PA-22-160** · 2012-08-02 · McKinleyville, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR12CA340
- **Event ID:** 20120802X55528
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-08-02
- **Location:** McKinleyville, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.952777, -124.09333
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-22-160
- **Registration:** N3442Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model and his lack of knowledge regarding the fuel system.

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