# NTSB Accident SEA04LA084
> **Piper J4/E** · 2004-05-18 · Bigfork, MT, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** SEA04LA084
- **Event ID:** 20040524X00651
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-05-18
- **Location:** Bigfork, MT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.066665, -113.983329
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** J4/E
- **Registration:** N37982
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight as a result of inadequate preflight planning / preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were the short landing field and trees.

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