Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot-in-command to switch the fuel selector to a tank with fuel, after the engine failed due to fuel starvation.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The private pilot departed with the fuel selector in the left position, and when the engine failed he did not switch the selector to the right tank. After the accident the left tank was found empty and the right tank had fuel.
Source record
Factual narrative
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