# NTSB Accident NYC05LA134
> **Piper PA-28-180** · 2005-08-14 · Erie, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC05LA134
- **Event ID:** 20050816X01257
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2005-08-14
- **Location:** Erie, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 42.081943, -80.176109
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-28-180
- **Registration:** N7534W
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NITE
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.

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