# NTSB Accident CEN24LA189
> **PIPER PA-28-180** · 2024-05-15 · Hot Springs, AR, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN24LA189
- **Event ID:** 20240516194267
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2024-05-15
- **Location:** Hot Springs, AR, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.478028, -93.096222
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N6571J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot’s selection of an improper fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate oversight.

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