# NTSB Accident MIA00LA055
> **Piper PA-24-400** · 1999-12-19 · NAPLES, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00LA055
- **Event ID:** 20001212X20294
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1999-12-19
- **Location:** NAPLES, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 26.14981, -81.740058
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-400
- **Registration:** N8469P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management and selection of an empty fuel tank (auxiliary) on approach for landing. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.

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