# NTSB Accident LAX96LA197
> **Cessna 152** · 1996-05-18 · SYLMAR, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX96LA197
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05811
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-05-18
- **Location:** SYLMAR, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.319911, -118.379684
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N69180
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

fuel exhaustion due to the inexperienced student pilot's inadequately performed preflight inspection and her failure to refuel prior to takeoff.

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