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PIPER PA-28-180 accident at Farmingdale, NY, 20 Feb 2024

Farmingdale, NY, United States

On February 20, 2024, a PIPER PA-28-180 was involved in an aviation accident near Farmingdale, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway. 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 lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotFluid managementInstructor/check pilot

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Feb 2024 PIPER PA-28-180 accident near Farmingdale, NY?

The student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Feb 2024 PIPER PA-28-180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Feb 2024 involved a PIPER PA-28-180, at Farmingdale, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.

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