PIPER PA-38-112

Rockingham, NC, December 13, 2022

Event Information

DateDecember 13, 2022
Event TypeACC
LocationRockingham, NC
CountryUSA
Coordinates34.85972, -79.75278
AirportRICHMOND COUNTY
Highest InjuryNONE
NTSB NumberERA23LA089
Event ID20221215106461

Aircraft

MakePIPER
ModelPA-38-112
Registration #N498DS
OwnerGombey Flyers LLC
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total 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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