# NTSB Accident LAX89LA230
> **PIPER PA-30B-160** · 1989-07-06 · MERCED, CA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX89LA230
- **Event ID:** 20001213X28861
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1989-07-06
- **Location:** MERCED, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.350975, -120.42031
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-30B-160
- **Registration:** N8212Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

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