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Airplane Collides with Parked Aircraft Following Engine Power Loss (N7327K)

St. George, UT, US

On October 10, 1994, a Cessna R172K (registration N7327K) operated by Hoyt, Nathan K. was involved in an aviation accident near St. George, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FUEL EXHAUSTION AND A PARKED AIRCRAFT IN THE LANDING PATH. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported half fuel tanks before departure. After 2 hours 50 minutes, the engine lost power in the traffic pattern. The airplane landed on a parking ramp and collided with a parked aircraft. Small fuel amounts were found; the engine later ran normally.

The Flight

The pilot reported having "half tanks" before departing for the destination at 1740 hours. The accident occurred approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes after takeoff.

The Power Loss

While in the traffic pattern for landing at the destination, the engine sputtered and lost power. The pilot turned the airplane toward the runway. The engine resumed power for a short time before losing all power.

The Landing and Collision

The pilot was unable to make the runway and landed on the parking ramp. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with a parked aircraft.

Fuel Findings

A small amount of fuel was found in both wing fuel tanks after the accident.

Engine Examination

Several days after the accident, the engine was started and found to run with no noted abnormalities.

Fuel exhaustion & starvation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 1994 Cessna R172K accident near St. George, UT?

A pilot reported half fuel tanks before departure. After 2 hours 50 minutes, the engine lost power in the traffic pattern. The airplane landed on a parking ramp and collided with a parked aircraft. Small fuel amounts were found; the engine later ran normally.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 1994 involved a Cessna R172K, registration N7327K, operated by Hoyt, Nathan K., at St. George, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

INADEQUATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FUEL EXHAUSTION AND A PARKED AIRCRAFT IN THE LANDING PATH.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02533. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.