C-GJBGPIPER PA312024-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER PA31S/N: 31-7612033

Summary

On June 18, 2024, a Piper PA31 (C-GJBG) was involved in an accident near Lemoore, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA212. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft C-GJBG.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA212
Location
Lemoore, CA
Event ID
20240625194548
Coordinates
36.364164, -119.960690
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent emergency landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
31-7612033
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
PA31PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
FAA Model
PA-31

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
Terraquest Ltd.
Address
301-2900 John Street
City
Markham
State / Zip Code
Ontario L3R5G-3
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# WPR24LA212