Final None Jan 22, 2026

N1210P accident at Newkirk, NM

Piper PA-23 — Fuel exhaustion at Newkirk, NM

DateJan 22, 2026
Tail numberN1210P
AircraftPiper PA-23 · Piper Apache · PA23
LocationNewkirk, NM
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseWPR26LA089

Probable cause

The pilots inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.

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