On June 29, 1983, a Piper PA-23-250 (registration N6638Y) operated by James C. Stalker was involved in an aviation accident near Pittsfield, MA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A flight instructor demonstrated an aborted takeoff by shutting off the right fuel selector, then on a subsequent takeoff the engine quit after a similar fuel shutoff, resulting in a gear-up landing.
Overview
A training flight involving a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot experienced an engine failure and subsequent gear-up landing after the CFI manipulated the fuel selector during takeoff.
Sequence of Events
During the first takeoff, the CFI demonstrated an aborted takeoff procedure. He placed the right selector gasoline valve in the off position and directed the student to pull the engine back, after which they landed on the runway. The flight then taxied back for another takeoff. On the second takeoff, the CFI again shut off the right gas tank. The aircraft became airborne, and then the engine quit. During this sequence, the student had retracted the landing gear.
Outcome
The aircraft landed with its landing gear retracted (gear-up landing). The source does not report any injuries or further damage details.