Final
2 serious, 1 minor
Dec 27, 2024
N5263W crash at New Braunfels, TX
Piper PA-28 — Fuel starvation at KBAZ (New Braunfels, TX)
DateDec 27, 2024
Tail numberN5263W
AircraftPiper PA-28 · Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior · P28A
LocationKBAZ — New Braunfels, TX
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseCEN25LA065
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent off-field landing on rough terrain.
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