# NTSB Accident FTW97LA355
> **American General Aircraft AG5B** · 1997-09-22 · TEXARKANA, AR, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA355
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08850
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-09-22
- **Location:** TEXARKANA, AR, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** American General Aircraft
- **Model:** AG5B
- **Registration:** N1194L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure timely refueling of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

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