Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 9, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA419
Location
Marshalltown, IA
Event ID
20210914103861
Coordinates
42.122600, -92.945500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to properly determine the correct fuel quantity during preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N306TA
Make
THATCHER
Serial Number
CX159
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FOSTER CRAIG L
Address
16017 N VALLEY DR
Status
Deregistered
City
URBANDALE
State / Zip Code
IA 50323-2674
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# CEN21LA419