No fatalities
13 Dec 2022: PIPER PA-38-112 — Gombey Flyers LLC — Rockingham, NC
On 13 Dec 2022, a PIPER PA-38-112 operated by Gombey Flyers LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Rockingham, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. 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 improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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