No fatalities

PIPER PA-12 accident at Baker City, OR, 9 Nov 2023

Baker City, OR, United States

On November 9, 2023, a PIPER PA-12 operated by TWIN BUTTES LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Baker City, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid levelContributed to outcome

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 2023 PIPER PA-12 accident near Baker City, OR?

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 2023 PIPER PA-12 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 2023 involved a PIPER PA-12, operated by TWIN BUTTES LLC, at Baker City, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.