# NTSB Accident LAX92LA194
> **PIPER PA-31-325** · 1992-05-02 · INDEPENDENCE, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA194
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14675
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-05-02
- **Location:** INDEPENDENCE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.829925, -118.240196
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-31-325
- **Registration:** N59781
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FUEL STARVATION DUE TO 1) THE PILOTS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING PREPARATION, 2) THE PILOT'S FUEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT, AND 3) HIS OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: 1) THE DETERIORATED CONDITION OF THE AIRPLANE BATTERY, AND, 2) THE PILOTS LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE.

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