No fatalities

CESSNA 177 B accident at Cortland, IL, 27 Jul 2023

Cortland, IL, United States

On July 27, 2023, a CESSNA 177 B operated by None 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; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jul 2023 CESSNA 177 B accident near Cortland, IL?

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jul 2023 CESSNA 177 B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jul 2023 involved a CESSNA 177 B, operated by None, at Cortland, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.