N30632CESSNA 1772023-07-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 177S/N: 17701371

Summary

On July 27, 2023, a Cessna 177 (N30632) was involved in an accident near Cortland, IL. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA330. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30632.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 27, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA330
Location
Cortland, IL
Event ID
20230727192730
Coordinates
41.911378, -88.704219
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17701371
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
177C177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EVV PILOTS CLUB INC
Address
20 NW 3RD ST 14TH FLOOR
City
EVANSVILLE
State / Zip Code
IN 47708
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# CEN23LA330