Summary
On August 12, 2022, a Piper PA-24-250 (N5253P) was involved in an incident near Kearney, NE. 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 in-flight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN22LA384. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5253P.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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# CEN22LA384