# NTSB Accident SEA97LA086
> **Piper PA-24-260** · 1997-04-14 · SEQUIM, WA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA97LA086
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07826
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-04-14
- **Location:** SEQUIM, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.060195, -123.060447
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-260
- **Registration:** N8645P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.  A factor was trees in the forced landing area.

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