N66RC

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-23-250S/N: 27-8054046

Summary

On December 18, 2023, a Piper PA-23-250 (N66RC) was involved in an accident near Forney, TX. 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 fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA068. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66RC.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 18, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA068
Location
Forney, TX
Event ID
20231219193540
Coordinates
32.754670, -96.465280
Nearest Airport
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 fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
27-8054046
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
PA-23-250PA27
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PACIFIC FLEET AVIATION LLC
Address
25 METHODIST HILL DR
Status
Deregistered
City
ROCHESTER
State / Zip Code
NY 14623-4270
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# CEN24LA068