# NTSB Accident MIA91LA226
> **CESSNA 172C** · 1991-09-28 · PALM BEACH, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA91LA226
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18154
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-09-28
- **Location:** PALM BEACH, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.690361, -80.030479
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172C
- **Registration:** N1669Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL BEFORE DEPARTURE.  CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED, AND OPERATION WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT.

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