Thatcher CX4
Marshalltown, IA — September 9, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 9, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA419 |
| Event ID | 20210914103861 |
| Location | Marshalltown, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.12260, -92.94550 |
| Airport | Marshalltown Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Thatcher |
| Model | CX4 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly determine the correct fuel quantity during preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.
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.