N3793WPIPER PA322021-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA32S/N: 32-720

Summary

On June 11, 2021, a Piper PA32 (N3793W) was involved in an incident near Lafayette, CO. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The flight crew’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA261. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3793W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 11, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA261
Location
Lafayette, CO
Event ID
20210611103248
Coordinates
40.030630, -105.103700
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight crew’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
32-720
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
PA32P32R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
PA-32-260

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# CEN21LA261