N7838WPIPER PA-28-1802024-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA-28-180S/N: 28-1855

Summary

On May 31, 2024, a Piper PA-28-180 (N7838W) was involved in an accident near Nephi, UT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7838W.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 31, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA178
Location
Nephi, UT
Event ID
20240604194396
Coordinates
39.763734, -111.868350
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-1855
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
PA-28-180P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# WPR24LA178