# NTSB Accident ERA20LA082
> **Mooney M20J** · 2019-12-28 · Farmingdale, NY, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA20LA082
- **Event ID:** 20200102X24851
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2019-12-28
- **Location:** Farmingdale, NY, USA
- **Coordinates:** 40.713054, -73.411941
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20J
- **Registration:** N52840
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

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