# NTSB Accident NYC99LA005
> **Piper PA-31-350** · 1998-10-08 · RAVENNA, OH, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC99LA005
- **Event ID:** 20001211X11330
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1998-10-08
- **Location:** RAVENNA, OH, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.150299, -81.23999
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31-350
- **Registration:** N3543A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative equipment which resulted in fuel exhaustion.  Factors were the inoperative fuel quantity gauges, and the night conditions.

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