No fatalities

PIPER PA-28-180 accident at Nephi, UT, 31 May 2024

Nephi, UT, United States

On May 31, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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