PIPER PA-12
Baker City, OR, November 9, 2023
Event Information
| Date | November 9, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Baker City, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.83733, -117.80913 |
| Airport | Baker City Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | WPR24LA033 |
| Event ID | 20231113193378 |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Registration # | N418BS |
| Owner | TWIN BUTTES LLC |
| 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 inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total 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.