No fatalities
8 Jul 2023: PIPER PA-22-160 — Coquille Bay, OR
On 8 Jul 2023, a PIPER PA-22-160 was involved in an aviation accident near Coquille Bay, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain. 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 starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotFluid managementFluid level