PIPER PA-28
New Braunfels, TX — December 28, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 28, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA065 |
| Event ID | 20241230199488 |
| Location | New Braunfels, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.70271, -98.04274 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing on rough terrain.
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.