N5263W

Substantial
Serious

PIPER PA-28S/N: 28-309

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 28, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA065
Location
New Braunfels, TX
Event ID
20241230199488
Coordinates
29.702707, -98.042741
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing on rough terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-309
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
PA-28P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
PA-28

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CJCO HOLDINGS LLC
Address
132 SAMMY FOWLER AVE
City
VENUS
State / Zip Code
TX 76084-3399
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# CEN25LA065