# NTSB Accident CEN23LA012
> **PIPER PA-32-300** · 2022-10-12 · Paola, KS, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN23LA012
- **Event ID:** 20221013106117
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-10-12
- **Location:** Paola, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.540641, -94.920223
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32-300
- **Registration:** N4171W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during a departure climb.

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