Engine Power Loss During Initial Climb Due to Fuel Selector Valve Position

Incident Overview and Pilot Statement During the initial climb, the engine lost power, causing the aircraft to impact terrain. The pilot reported that the fuel selector valve was not placed in the ON position before the flight. The pilot stated that a preflight checklist was not used, which led to the fuel selector valve being left in the incorrect position. The pilot indicated that the accident could have been prevented if a preflight checklist had been used. ## Damage Assessment The aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings as a result of the impact with the terrain. The source does not provide details on the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location.