# NTSB Accident CHI89LA094
> **PIPER PA-28-161** · 1989-05-21 · HOUGHTON, MI, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89LA094
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28274
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-05-21
- **Location:** HOUGHTON, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.240512, -88.450851
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N8267Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION FROM LACK OF FUEL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: OBSTRUCTIONS (ROAD SIGN & GUARD RAIL) IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

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