No fatalities
3 Sep 2023: CESSNA 172G — Neola, IA
On 3 Sep 2023, a CESSNA 172G was involved in an aviation accident near Neola, IA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. 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 inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Fluid managementPilot