PIPER PA-44
Hawkinsville, GA, December 9, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 9, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Hawkinsville, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.30394, -83.42618 |
| Airport | HAWKINSVILLE-PULASKI COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA083 |
| Event ID | 20221211106438 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44 |
| Registration # | N160PT |
| Operator | PILOT TRAINING CENTER LLC |
| Owner | PILOT TRAINING CENTER LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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.