# NTSB Accident WPR14LA027
> **PIPER PA-23-150** · 2013-10-23 · Tucson, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR14LA027
- **Event ID:** 20131023X22139
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-10-23
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.11222, -110.933334
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-23-150
- **Registration:** N3162P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost pumps for takeoff in accordance with checklist procedures and to conduct the engine failure emergency procedure.

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