# NTSB Accident NYC97LA032
> **Cessna 172RG** · 1996-12-21 · STAMFORD, CT, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97LA032
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07233
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-21
- **Location:** STAMFORD, CT, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172RG
- **Registration:** N4829V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate fuel supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.

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