# NTSB Accident WPR23LA042
> **CESSNA 180** · 2022-11-15 · Kahlotus, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR23LA042
- **Event ID:** 20221122106349
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2022-11-15
- **Location:** Kahlotus, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.72236, -118.58783
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 180
- **Registration:** N24227
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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