No fatalities

PIPER PA-16 accident at Greensboro, GA, 25 Sept 2021

Greensboro, GA, United States

On September 25, 2021, a PIPER PA-16 was involved in an aviation accident near Greensboro, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Fluid levelPilotContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 25 Sept 2021 PIPER PA-16 accident near Greensboro, GA?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.

Were there any fatalities in the 25 Sept 2021 PIPER PA-16 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 25 Sept 2021 involved a PIPER PA-16, at Greensboro, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.