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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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