# NTSB Accident CHI97LA042
> **Piper PA-32R-300** · 1996-12-13 · GARNETT, KS, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI97LA042
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07143
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-13
- **Location:** GARNETT, KS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.279125, -95.230895
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-32R-300
- **Registration:** N31SW
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, including a delay in proceeding to an alternate airport after encountering fog during a night approach, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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