# NTSB Accident DEN03LA051
> **Panzl PAN** · 2003-03-18 · Vernal, UT, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN03LA051
- **Event ID:** 20030325X00382
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-03-18
- **Location:** Vernal, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.389087, -112.310646
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Panzl
- **Model:** PAN
- **Registration:** N11ZL
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his lack of familiarity with the airplane, which subsequently resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.  Contributing factors were unfavorable wind conditions and the downdraft weather condition.

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