# NTSB Accident LAX03LA047
> **Piper PA-28-161** · 2002-12-09 · Scottsdale, AZ, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX03LA047
- **Event ID:** 20021211X05596
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-12-09
- **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.616664, -111.900001
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-161
- **Registration:** N2588Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

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