N24227

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 180S/N: 31504

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR23LA042
Location
Kahlotus, WA
Event ID
20221122106349
Coordinates
46.722360, -118.587830
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 failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot’s loss of airplane control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
31504
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
180C180
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
180

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
STYER MICHAEL J
Address
14400 S FM 1541 UNIT 8
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
TX 79118-3674
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# WPR23LA042