N12RDPIPER PA242024-10-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA24S/N: 24-368

Summary

On October 03, 2024, a Piper PA24 (N12RD) was involved in an incident near Moore Haven, FL. 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 failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA006. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N12RD.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 3, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA006
Location
Moore Haven, FL
Event ID
20241013195302
Coordinates
26.879700, -81.130300
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 failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
24-368
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1958
Model / ICAO
PA24PA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-24-250

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLYING COLORS AIRPARTS INC
Address
2727 W MAIN ST
City
LEESBURG
State / Zip Code
FL 34748-4630
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# ERA25LA006