# NTSB Accident FTW98LA281
> **Rockwell COMMANDER 112** · 1998-06-20 · LAS VEGAS, NM, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW98LA281
- **Event ID:** 20001211X10323
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-06-20
- **Location:** LAS VEGAS, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.589763, -105.220901
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Rockwell
- **Model:** COMMANDER 112
- **Registration:** N1188J
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.  Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of aircraft.

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