# NTSB Accident NYC97LA023
> **Piper PA-28-181** · 1996-11-30 · LONG POND, PA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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