# NTSB Accident MIA00LA253
> **Aero Commander 100** · 2000-08-27 · CHATOM, AL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA00LA253
- **Event ID:** 20001212X21812
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-08-27
- **Location:** CHATOM, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.460481, -88.250976
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Aero Commander
- **Model:** 100
- **Registration:** N2982T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision and failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate fuel reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a forced landing during, which the aircraft incurred substantial damage.

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