# NTSB Accident ATL96LA060
> **CESSNA 172D** · 1996-03-09 · MACON, GA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL96LA060
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05355
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-03-09
- **Location:** MACON, GA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.799079, -83.689521
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172D
- **Registration:** N2681U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.  A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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