No fatalities

PIPER PA-32RT-300T accident at Winchester, ID, 22 Jun 2025

Winchester, ID, United States

On June 22, 2025, a PIPER PA-32RT-300T operated by LANCE GROUP LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Winchester, ID. 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 a subsequent off-airport forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced fuel level monitoring due to an inflight distraction. 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 a subsequent off-airport forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reduced fuel level monitoring due to an inflight distraction.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid management