# NTSB Accident CHI02LA104
> **Hoagland Varieze** · 2002-04-15 · Gary, IN, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI02LA104
- **Event ID:** 20020416X00518
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-04-15
- **Location:** Gary, IN, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Hoagland
- **Model:** Varieze
- **Registration:** N97JW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NBRT
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane during the forced landing due to a locked brake.  Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the light pole.

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