# NTSB Accident FTW89LA048
> **PITTS S2B** · 1989-02-11 · WALKER, LA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW89LA048
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27724
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-02-11
- **Location:** WALKER, LA, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PITTS
- **Model:** S2B
- **Registration:** N11SE
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

LOSS OF TOTAL ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FUEL EXHAUSTION OCCURRED DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. CONTRIBUTING WAS THE INADEQUATE FUEL QUANITY SIGHT GAUGE IN THE REAR COCKPIT, WHICH WAS OCCUPIED BY THE PIC.

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