# NTSB Accident CHI03LA263
> **Piper PA-25-235** · 2003-08-13 · Sparta, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03LA263
- **Event ID:** 20030822X01391
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-08-13
- **Location:** Sparta, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.161945, -85.658332
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-25-235
- **Registration:** N8563L
- **FAR Part:** 137
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall/spin encountered.  The inadequate fuel supply, airspeed not being maintained, low altitude, and terrain were factors to the accident.

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