N498DS

Substantial
None

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

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
N498DS
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