N160PTPIPER PA-442022-12-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-44S/N: 44-7995161

Summary

On December 09, 2022, a Piper PA-44 (N160PT) was involved in an accident near Hawkinsville, GA. 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 pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N160PT.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 9, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA083
Location
Hawkinsville, GA
Event ID
20221211106438
Coordinates
32.303938, -83.426176
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
44-7995161
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA-44PA44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-44-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PILOT TRAINING CENTER LLC
Address
14300 SW 129TH ST STE 204
City
MIAMI
State / Zip Code
FL 33186-5304
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# ERA23LA083