No fatalities
27 Jul 2023: CESSNA 177 B — Cortland, IL
On 27 Jul 2023, a CESSNA 177 B was involved in an aviation accident near Cortland, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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