# NTSB Accident GAA20CA006
> **Cessna 172** · 2019-10-05 · Kaplan, LA, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA20CA006
- **Event ID:** 20191005X20852
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-10-05
- **Location:** Kaplan, LA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 29.937221, -92.319725
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Cessna
- **Model:** 172
- **Registration:** N7871U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing.

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