# NTSB Accident FTW01FA007
> **Piper PA-23-160** · 2000-10-10 · COTULLA, TX, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW01FA007
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22149
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-10-10
- **Location:** COTULLA, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 28.430608, -99.230857
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-23-160
- **Registration:** N3390P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.  Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.

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