No fatalities
31 May 2024: PIPER PA-28-180 — Nephi, UT
On 31 May 2024, a PIPER PA-28-180 was involved in an aviation accident near Nephi, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to an off or restricted position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation