# NTSB Accident MIA97LA203
> **Cessna A185F** · 1997-07-02 · BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA97LA203
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08460
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-07-02
- **Location:** BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.269935, -89.479385
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 4
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** A185F
- **Registration:** N5054R
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NR
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.  Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power due to improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion.

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