No fatalities

Piper PA32 300 accident at Springfield, OH, 11 Jul 2020

Springfield, OH, United States

On July 11, 2020, a Piper PA32 300 operated by Private Individual was involved in an aviation accident near Springfield, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid managementDecision related to condition

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Jul 2020 Piper PA32 300 accident near Springfield, OH?

The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Jul 2020 Piper PA32 300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Jul 2020 involved a Piper PA32 300, operated by Private Individual, at Springfield, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning that resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.