No fatalities

PIPER PA32 300 accident at Gordonville, PA, 1 Jan 2024

Gordonville, PA, United States

On January 1, 2024, a PIPER PA32 300 was involved in an aviation accident near Gordonville, PA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and subsequent off-airport forced landing. 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 resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and subsequent off-airport forced landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid management