# NTSB Accident LAX05LA036
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 2004-12-19 · Jean, NV, USA · NONE
## 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.

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