# NTSB Accident NYC91LA026
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1990-11-11 · SAXTON, PA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC91LA026
- **Event ID:** 20001212X24679
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-11-11
- **Location:** SAXTON, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.209514, -78.24073
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N2972D
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE CFI'S INADEQUATE EXECUTION OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.

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