N418BSPIPER PA-122023-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-12S/N: 12-2831

Summary

On November 09, 2023, a Piper PA-12 (N418BS) was involved in an incident near Baker City, OR. 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 inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA033. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N418BS.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, November 9, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR24LA033
Location
Baker City, OR
Event ID
20231113193378
Coordinates
44.837333, -117.809130
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 inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
12-2831
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
PA-12PA12
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
3
FAA Model
PA-12

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
TWIN BUTTES LLC
Address
6100 NW SPRING CREEK RD
City
PRINEVILLE
State / Zip Code
OR 97754-8362
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# WPR24LA033