NONE · Piper PA-28-180 · 2004-12-19 · Jean, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX05LA036
Event ID
20050317X00326
Type
Accident
Date
2004-12-19
Location
Jean, NV, USA
Coordinates
35.769443, -114.663612
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Piper
Model
PA-28-180
Registration
N32034
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.