# NTSB Accident LAX92LA299
> **PIPER PA-32R-301T** · 1992-07-16 · SHAFTER, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX92LA299
- **Event ID:** 20001211X15194
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-07-16
- **Location:** SHAFTER, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35.539955, -118.910461
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-32R-301T
- **Registration:** N327PL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PIC'S POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND THE PIC'S AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR/PASSENGER'S FAILURE TO USE THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST.  THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

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