Summary
On September 29, 2021, a Piper PA-32-260 (N130GH) was involved in an accident near Hancock, MN. 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: A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel on board the airplane and his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA461. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N130GH.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel on board the airplane and his failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA461