# NTSB Accident CEN09CA593
> **Linke KR-2** · 2009-09-18 · Mt. Vernon, IL, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN09CA593
- **Event ID:** 20090918X11241
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-09-18
- **Location:** Mt. Vernon, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.327777, -88.858612
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Linke
- **Model:** KR-2
- **Registration:** N4207Z
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.

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