Accident · 2011-12-06
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-12-06
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-38-112 (N2466D)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Mazzei Flying Service Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Mazzei Flying Service
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Source: NTSB case WPR12LA055Flight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot | Private | None | 20 | Class 1 (2009-07-22) | 106 total · 106 in this make/model · 37 as PIC · 37 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.