No fatalities

PIPER PA-30 accident at Milan, GA, 4 Oct 2022

Milan, GA, United States

On October 4, 2022, a PIPER PA-30 was involved in an aviation accident near Milan, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 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 inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotInadequate inspection

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Oct 2022 PIPER PA-30 accident near Milan, GA?

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Oct 2022 PIPER PA-30 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Oct 2022 involved a PIPER PA-30, at Milan, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.