No fatalities
16 Feb 2024: CESSNA 172 H — Pierson, FL
On 16 Feb 2024, a CESSNA 172 H was involved in an aviation accident near Pierson, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. 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, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
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