N46MDPIPER PA-28-1812021-08-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 28-7790247

Summary

On August 24, 2021, a Piper PA-28-181 (N46MD) was involved in an incident near Gypsum, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA383. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N46MD.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA383
Location
Gypsum, CO
Event ID
20210824103748
Coordinates
39.623148, -106.938230
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7790247
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9021
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# CEN21LA383