N498DSPIPER PA-38-1122022-12-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-38-112S/N: 38-79A0668

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

Date
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA23LA089
Location
Rockingham, NC
Event ID
20221215106461
Coordinates
34.859722, -79.752778
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
38-79A0668
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
PA-38-112PA38
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
5388 CARAMELLA DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
FL 32829-8273
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# ERA23LA089