SERS · Piper PA-28-181 · 1996-11-30 · LONG POND, PA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA023
Event ID
20001208X07109
Type
Accident
Date
1996-11-30
Location
LONG POND, PA, USA
Coordinates
41.049434, -75.440773
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-181
Registration
N4839F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.