# NTSB Accident CEN12LA651
> **PIPER PA-28-140** · 2012-09-10 · Boonville, IN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA651
- **Event ID:** 20120921X44759
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-10
- **Location:** Boonville, IN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.042499, -87.317779
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-140
- **Registration:** N5538F
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.

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