# NTSB Accident FTW94LA136
> **PIPER PA-31-350** · 1994-04-21 · LAREDO, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW94LA136
- **Event ID:** 20001206X01113
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1994-04-21
- **Location:** LAREDO, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.510396, -99.499313
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N44AC
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND HIS FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

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