N92036Cessna 1722020-05-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Cessna 172S/N: 17261541

Summary

On May 15, 2020, a Cessna 172 (N92036) was involved in an accident near Colchester, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN20CA181. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N92036.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 15, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA181
Location
Colchester, IL
Event ID
20200518X22242
Coordinates
40.451110, -90.790832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate preflight of the fuel quantity which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17261541
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1973
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
NIXON JAMES B
Address
2850 N COUNTY ROAD 1700
Status
Deregistered
City
DALLAS CITY
State / Zip Code
IL 62330-2023
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA181