PIPER PA32

Lafayette, CO — June 11, 2021

Event Information

DateJune 11, 2021
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN21LA261
Event ID20210611103248
LocationLafayette, CO
CountryUSA
Coordinates40.03063, -105.10370
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA32
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The flight crew’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.

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.

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