# NTSB Accident MIA96LA008
> **Piper PA-28R-180** · 1995-10-13 · COVINGTON, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA96LA008
- **Event ID:** 20001207X04756
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1995-10-13
- **Location:** COVINGTON, GA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28R-180
- **Registration:** N3250R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing a low fuel state existed and his delay to declare an emergency with ATC.  Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.

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