# NTSB Accident SEA03FA121
> **Lamb (Vans) RV-4** · 2003-06-29 · Vail, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA03FA121
- **Event ID:** 20030701X00993
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-29
- **Location:** Vail, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.856945, -122.657501
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Lamb (Vans)
- **Model:** RV-4
- **Registration:** N6596X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DUSK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion.  Contributing factors were the non-operating (vandalized) runway lights, the pilot's delayed departure to his destination, dusk light conditions, rough/uneven terrain and high vegetation.

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