No fatalities

CESSNA 172 P accident at Greenville, SC, 2 Nov 2022

Greenville, SC, United States

On November 2, 2022, a CESSNA 172 P operated by CHS Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near Greenville, SC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. 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 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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid management

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 2022 CESSNA 172 P accident near Greenville, SC?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 2022 CESSNA 172 P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 2022 involved a CESSNA 172 P, operated by CHS Flight School, at Greenville, SC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.