CESSNA 172H
Santa Rosa, CA — August 19, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR23LA320 |
| Event ID | 20230822192920 |
| Location | Santa Rosa, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.50969, -122.81288 |
| Airport | Santa Rosa |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172H |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate fuel management 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.