# NTSB Accident MIA97LA122
> **Kunc KR-1** · 1997-04-06 · DELAND, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA122
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07778
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-04-06
- **Location:** DELAND, FL, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Kunc
- **Model:** KR-1
- **Registration:** N7KR
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure there was sufficient fuel to safety complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with tree(s).

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