PIPER PA-32-260
Hancock, MN — September 29, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 29, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA461 |
| Event ID | 20210930104002 |
| Location | Hancock, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.49670, -95.79670 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel on board the airplane and his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
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.