# NTSB Accident CEN12LA336
> **BELLANCA 8GCBC** · 2012-06-04 · Zahl, ND, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN12LA336
- **Event ID:** 20120605X05800
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-06-04
- **Location:** Zahl, ND, USA
- **Coordinates:** 48.560932, -103.680755
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BELLANCA
- **Model:** 8GCBC
- **Registration:** N88095
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The non-certificated pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power.

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