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Accident: Piper PA-24-250

Jul 2, 2022 · St. Jacob, IL

NTSB numberCEN22FA298Event id20220702105410

1
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
0
Minor injuries
0
Uninjured

Probable cause

The inadequate maintenance of the airplane fuel system that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.

NTSB docket CEN22FA298

Source: National Transportation Safety Board. Record last changed Oct 28, 2026, 10:54 UTC.

Aircraft involved

Aircraft
Piper PA-24-250
Registration
N5235P
Year built
1958
Category
Airplane
Damage
Destroyed
Operating rules
Part 91: general aviation
Defining event
Initial climb Fuel exhaustion

Source: National Transportation Safety Board aviation accident database. Counts only; Voydar holds no names.

Nearest airports

Airports with a Voydar profile closest to the recorded position. Proximity only.

  • Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV)11 nm (21 km) south
  • St Louis Regional Airport (ALN)15 nm (28 km) north-west
  • St Louis Downtown Airport (CPS)19 nm (35 km) south-west

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