No fatalities

4 Jun 2022: CESSNA 208 — Connecticut Parachutist Inc — Ellington, CT

Ellington, CT, United States

On 4 Jun 2022, a CESSNA 208 operated by Connecticut Parachutist Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Ellington, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, an emergency landing, and runway excursion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, an emergency landing, and runway excursion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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