PIPER PA-28-140
Wayside, TX — February 9, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 9, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA114 |
| Event ID | 20240213193792 |
| Location | Wayside, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.80707, -101.69113 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| 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 during the cross-country flight, 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.