PIPER PA-28-180
Ritchfield, UT, August 8, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 8, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Ritchfield, UT |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.62051, -112.22863 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA308 |
| Event ID | 20230808192830 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Registration # | N8823J |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper preflight planning that resulted in the 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.