CESSNA 172
Greenville, SC — November 2, 2022
Event Information
| Date | November 2, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA049 |
| Event ID | 20221103106245 |
| Location | Greenville, SC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.84544, -82.26134 |
| Airport | GREENVILLE DOWNTOWN |
| 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 | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her attempts to restore engine power.
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.