CESSNA 177B

Ivanhoe, NC — September 5, 2022

Event Information

DateSeptember 5, 2022
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA22LA406
Event ID20220912105902
LocationIvanhoe, NC
CountryUSA
Coordinates34.58450, -78.24190
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model177B
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power 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.

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