PIPER PA-28-235
Port Angeles, WA — July 30, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 30, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA293 |
| Event ID | 20230731192760 |
| Location | Port Angeles, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.09792, -123.18792 |
| Airport | Sequim Valley Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
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.