# NTSB Accident NYC96LA098
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 1996-05-04 · BATH, PA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC96LA098
- **Event ID:** 20001208X05848
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-05-04
- **Location:** BATH, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.719314, -75.390335
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N9549J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.  Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors.

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