N4147JPIPER PA-28-1402021-06-10 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-140S/N: 28-22471

Summary

On June 10, 2021, a Piper PA-28-140 (N4147J) was involved in an accident near Denton, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA260. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4147J.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 10, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA260
Location
Denton, TX
Event ID
20210611103247
Coordinates
33.201961, -97.199097
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor and student pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s available fuel resulting in fuel starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-22471
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA-28-140P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
STARNES JOSEPH T
Address
3521 STANFORD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
TX 76210-8754
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# CEN21LA260