Accident · 2026-01-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-01-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-23 (N1210P)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
The pilots inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
Source: NTSB case WPR26LA089Flight 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 | 49 | Class 3 (2026-01-30) | 416.5 total · 275.3 as PIC · 10 last 90 days |
| Flight instructor pilot flying | Flight instructor / Commercial | Airplane | 66 | Class 3 (2024-06-20) | 7,355 total · 55 in this make/model · 7,188 as PIC |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.