Cessna 172
Colchester, IL — May 15, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA181 |
| Event ID | 20200518X22242 |
| Location | Colchester, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.45111, -90.79083 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.