8 Aug 2023: PIPER PA-28-180 — Ritchfield, UT

On 8 Aug 2023, a PIPER PA-28-180 was involved in an aviation accident near Ritchfield, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper preflight planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.