Summary
On December 13, 2022, a Piper PA-38-112 (N498DS) was involved in an incident near Rockingham, NC. All 2 people 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 improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA089. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N498DS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA089