# NTSB Accident LAX00LA341
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2000-09-17 · PRESCOTT, AZ, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX00LA341
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22016
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-09-17
- **Location:** PRESCOTT, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.62075, -112.420364
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N6303C
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.

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