# NTSB Accident ANC06LA140
> **Piper PA-12** · 2006-09-17 · Soldotna, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC06LA140
- **Event ID:** 20060928X01425
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2006-09-17
- **Location:** Soldotna, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 60.497222, -151.032775
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 2
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-12
- **Registration:** N593V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane before departure, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.  Factors contributing to the accident were an inaccurate fuel tank indication on one of the two fuel tanks, and the improper modification of the fuel tank indicator by maintenance personnel.

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