# NTSB Accident SEA03LA065
> **Piper PA-38** · 2003-04-20 · Trident, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA03LA065
- **Event ID:** 20030422X00548
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-04-20
- **Location:** Trident, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.033332, -111.383331
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-38
- **Registration:** N9705T
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation.  A fence was a factor.

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