PIPER PA-28-181
Rosenberg, TX — August 2, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 2, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA345 |
| Event ID | 20230803192784 |
| Location | Rosenberg, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.52333, -95.77976 |
| Airport | Lane Airpark |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.
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.