Final 1 fatal Jan 31, 2024

N5520P crash at Eufaula, AL

Piper PA-24 — Fuel starvation at EUF (Eufaula, AL)

DateJan 31, 2024
Tail numberN5520P
AircraftPiper PA-24 · Piper PA-24 Comanche · PA24
LocationEUF — Eufaula, AL
Phase of flightEmergency Descent
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA24FA102

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning/management.

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