PIPER PA-28-140
Denton, TX — June 10, 2021
Event Information
| Date | June 10, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA260 |
| Event ID | 20210611103247 |
| Location | Denton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.20196, -97.19910 |
| Airport | Denton Enterprise Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.