Accident · 2025-04-13
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-04-13
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-32-260 (N3797W)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Source: NTSB case WPR25LA131Flight 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 pilot flying | Private | None | 58 | Class 3 (2023-10-19) | 345 total |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.