# NTSB Accident BFO92FA011
> **PIPER PA-24-180** · 1991-12-01 · SANDSTON, VA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** BFO92FA011
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18545
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-12-01
- **Location:** SANDSTON, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.509265, -77.270111
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-180
- **Registration:** N5174P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE PILOTS SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCE LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION.

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