No fatalities

PIPER PA-22-160 accident at Osage, AR, 26 Oct 2022

Osage, AR, United States

On October 26, 2022, a PIPER PA-22-160 operated by SBSB, LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Osage, AR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. 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

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Oct 2022 PIPER PA-22-160 accident near Osage, AR?

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Oct 2022 PIPER PA-22-160 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Oct 2022 involved a PIPER PA-22-160, operated by SBSB, LLC, at Osage, AR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.