# NTSB Accident IAD97LA051
> **Hughes 369HS** · 1997-02-24 · MARION, OH, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD97LA051
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07413
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-02-24
- **Location:** MARION, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.579223, -83.120834
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hughes
- **Model:** 369HS
- **Registration:** N340EM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Uncovering of the fuel tanks outlet, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.  A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.

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