N818TFPIPER PA-28-1802021-06-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-4031

Summary

On June 28, 2021, a Piper PA-28-180 (N818TF) was involved in an accident near Woodland, TN. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s inadequate monitoring of his fuel state during a solo training flight, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA273. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N818TF.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 28, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA273
Location
Woodland, TN
Event ID
20210629103370
Coordinates
35.590358, -89.100681
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s inadequate monitoring of his fuel state during a solo training flight, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-4031
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
OLD SCHOOL AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
66 N SPRING DR
Status
Deregistered
City
JACKSON
State / Zip Code
TN 38305-8117
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# ERA21LA273