Accident · 2010-12-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2010-12-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA 28-181 (N4122F)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Transpac Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- TransPac Aviation Academy
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Source: NTSB case WPR11LA067Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student pilot | Student | None | 21 | Class 3 (2010-09-15) | 61 total · 61 in this make/model · 7 as PIC · 61 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.