# NTSB Accident MIA01LA058
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 2001-01-09 · Pittsview, AL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** MIA01LA058
- **Event ID:** 20010116X00305
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2001-01-09
- **Location:** Pittsview, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.160686, -85.11943
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N5887P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The failure of the pilot to conduct proper preflight planning, resulting in loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to an open field.

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