PIPER PA-38-112
Rockingham, NC — December 13, 2022
Event Information
| Date | December 13, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA089 |
| Event ID | 20221215106461 |
| Location | Rockingham, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.85972, -79.75278 |
| Airport | RICHMOND COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-38-112 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
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.