PIPER PA-28-180
Farmingdale, NY — February 20, 2024
Event Information
| Date | February 20, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA116 |
| Event ID | 20240221193824 |
| Location | Farmingdale, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.71814, -73.40784 |
| Airport | Republic Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.
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.