Final
1 serious, 4 minor
Dec 11, 2024
N818BR crash at Victoria, TX
Piper PA-31-350 — Fuel exhaustion at VCT (Victoria, TX)
DateDec 11, 2024
Tail numberN818BR
AircraftPiper PA-31-350 · Piper Chieftain · PA31
LocationVCT — Victoria, TX
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Aerial observation
Injuries1 serious, 4 minor
NTSB caseCEN25LA060
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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