PIPER PA32R
Washington, NC, February 16, 2022
Event Information
| Date | February 16, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Washington, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.57047, -77.04981 |
| Airport | Washington-Warren Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA130 |
| Event ID | 20220217104658 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA32R |
| Registration # | N114BR |
| Owner | Mission Air Care LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
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.