# NTSB Accident SEA90LA118
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 1990-06-29 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA90LA118
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23562
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-06-29
- **Location:** LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.150501, -115.109313
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N6452P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER CHECK OF THE FUEL WITH A DIPSTICK BEFORE TAKEOFF, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

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