Accident Overview
During the departure climb, the pilot moved the fuel selector from the left (main) fuel tank to the right (aux) fuel tank when the aircraft was less than 1,000 feet above the ground. The engine subsequently quit, and the pilot reported that he did not have time to focus on the engine-out situation, only enough time to execute a forced landing. The airplane struck a detached garage and came to rest inverted near a residence.
Fuel Selector Issues
The index plate for the fuel selector was found improperly secured and obscured the tank index position marks. The pilot reported that conditions were turbulent when he changed tanks, and he could not verify the position of the fuel tank selector nor feel its detent. Additionally, the right fuel tank was placarded with a restriction: "Use in level flight only."
Outcome
The aircraft sustained damage from the impact with the garage and the ground, coming to rest inverted. No further details about injuries or the specific aircraft model were provided in the source.