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PIPER PA-28-180 accident at Grand Island, NE, 7 Sept 2024

Grand Island, NE, United States

On September 7, 2024, a PIPER PA-28-180 was involved in an aviation accident near Grand Island, NE. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a 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 inadequate preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a forced landing.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 2024 PIPER PA-28-180 accident near Grand Island, NE?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a forced landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 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 7 Sept 2024 involved a PIPER PA-28-180, at Grand Island, NE.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning/preparation that resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, a total loss of engine power, and an impact with terrain during a forced landing.

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