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20 Oct 2023: CESSNA 172C — Personal — Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS, United States
SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and 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

PilotFluid management