# NTSB Accident MIA91LA009
> **CESSNA 177RG** · 1990-10-14 · DE FUNIAK SPGS, FL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA91LA009
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24509
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-10-14
- **Location:** DE FUNIAK SPGS, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.849483, -86.199485
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 177RG
- **Registration:** N52838
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE LOOSE FUEL CAP AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THE AIRCRAFT WAS PROPERLY PREFLIGHTED,  WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL SIPHONING AND SUBSEQUENT FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE:  FAULTY FUEL QUANTITY GAGES, THE PILOT'S DECISION TO FLY WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AIRCRAFT, DARK NIGHT, LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA, AND THE VEHICLE.

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