Final 5 fatal Mar 4, 2024

C-FBWH crash at Nashville, TN

Piper PA32RT — Fuel starvation at JWN (Nashville, TN)

DateMar 4, 2024
Tail numberC-FBWH
AircraftPiper PA32RT · Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six/Saratoga · PA32
LocationJWN — Nashville, TN
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries5 fatal
NTSB caseERA24FA127

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to ensure the proper placement of the fuel selector during the approach and landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

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