# NTSB Accident NYC97FA069
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 1997-04-06 · FARMINGVILLE, NY, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC97FA069
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07805
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-04-06
- **Location:** FARMINGVILLE, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.810588, -73.040161
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 3
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N4400T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.  Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area.

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