No fatalities

CESSNA R172K accident at Plover, WI, 1 Sept 2023

Plover, WI, United States

On September 1, 2023, a CESSNA R172K was involved in an aviation accident near Plover, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Fluid managementPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Sept 2023 CESSNA R172K accident near Plover, WI?

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Sept 2023 CESSNA R172K accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Sept 2023 involved a CESSNA R172K, at Plover, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.