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PIPER PA-28-181 accident at Rosenberg, TX, 2 Aug 2023

Rosenberg, TX, United States

On August 2, 2023, a PIPER PA-28-181 operated by KDRD HOLDINGS LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Rosenberg, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport. 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 student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Fluid managementFluid levelPilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Aug 2023 PIPER PA-28-181 accident near Rosenberg, TX?

The student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 2023 PIPER PA-28-181 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Aug 2023 involved a PIPER PA-28-181, operated by KDRD HOLDINGS LLC, at Rosenberg, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing and landing overrun at an alternate airport.

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