# NTSB Accident NYC03LA139
> **Cessna 172K** · 2003-06-29 · White Marsh, MD, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC03LA139
- **Event ID:** 20030714X01077
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-29
- **Location:** White Marsh, MD, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.362499, -76.449722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172K
- **Registration:** N5138G
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's in-flight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.  A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate communications.

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