No fatalities

PIPER PA-38-112 accident at Rockingham, NC, 13 Dec 2022

Rockingham, NC, United States

On December 13, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 2022 PIPER PA-38-112 accident near Rockingham, NC?

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 2022 PIPER PA-38-112 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 2022 involved a PIPER PA-38-112, operated by Gombey Flyers LLC, at Rockingham, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.