# NTSB Accident LAX91LA178
> **PIPER PA22-150** · 1991-04-15 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX91LA178
- **Event ID:** 20001212X16818
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-04-15
- **Location:** LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.170623, -115.199043
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA22-150
- **Registration:** N4416A
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THAT THE PILOT IMPROPERLY SELECTED THE FUEL TANK THAT DID NOT CONTAIN ANY FUEL AND HIS SUBSEQUENT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.

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