No fatalities
12 Nov 2021: PIPER PA28 180 — St. Petersburg, FL
On 12 Nov 2021, a PIPER PA28 180 was involved in an aviation accident near St. Petersburg, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation