# NTSB Accident CHI03LA226
> **Cessna 177** · 2003-07-27 · Murdock, NE, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03LA226
- **Event ID:** 20030729X01211
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-07-27
- **Location:** Murdock, NE, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.850833, -96.759162
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 177
- **Registration:** N2336Y
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.  Contributing to the accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain.

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