Summary
On September 07, 2024, a Piper PA-28-180 (N704VP) was involved in an incident near Grand Island, NE. All 3 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 preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a forced landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA345. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N704VP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a forced landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA345