N818BRPIPER PA-31-3502024-12-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-31-350S/N: 318152102

Summary

On December 11, 2024, a Piper PA-31-350 (N818BR) was involved in an accident near Victoria, 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 preflight planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N818BR.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA060
Location
Victoria, TX
Event ID
20241212199415
Coordinates
28.853376, -96.970445
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
318152102
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
PA-31-350PA31
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
PA-31-350

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARC INC
Address
4090 AIRPORT RD
City
BOLTON
State / Zip Code
MS 39041-9192
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# CEN25LA060