N5656HPIPER PA-162021-09-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-16S/N: 16-267

Summary

On September 25, 2021, a Piper PA-16 (N5656H) was involved in an incident near Greensboro, GA. 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: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA392. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5656H.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 25, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA392
Location
Greensboro, GA
Event ID
20211013104094
Coordinates
33.575935, -83.182625
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
16-267
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
PA-16PA16
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-16

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CALDWELL JOEL
Address
PO BOX 16412
City
GALVESTON
State / Zip Code
TX 77552-6412
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# ERA21LA392