PIPER PA-28-180
Dell City, TX — May 18, 2024
Event Information
| Date | May 18, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA191 |
| Event ID | 20240520194282 |
| Location | Dell City, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.93870, -105.20130 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks while en route which resulted in the 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.