N79RGPIPER PA-24-2602021-06-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-24-260S/N: 24-4399

Summary

On June 06, 2021, a Piper PA-24-260 (N79RG) was involved in an accident near Robbinsville, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA241. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N79RG.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 6, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA241
Location
Robbinsville, NJ
Event ID
20210607103223
Coordinates
40.213376, -74.583327
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-4399
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-24-260PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LOUISNE GONZALES
Address
25 STONEHEDGE DR
City
EAST WINDSOR
State / Zip Code
NJ 08520-2828
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA241