# NTSB Accident ATL04LA024
> **Piper PA-24-250** · 2003-10-23 · Troy, AL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL04LA024
- **Event ID:** 20031028X01816
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-10-23
- **Location:** Troy, AL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 31.863889, -86.013885
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N5920P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The certified flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, in-flight collision with trees and ground.

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