N3282L

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172HS/N: 17256182

Summary

On August 19, 2023, a Cessna 172H (N3282L) was involved in an incident near Santa Rosa, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA320. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3282L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 19, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA320
Location
Santa Rosa, CA
Event ID
20230822192920
Coordinates
38.509694, -122.812880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256182
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
172HC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172H

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FRANCO DAVID F JR
Address
507 EL DORADO CT
City
SANTA ROSA
State / Zip Code
CA 95404-2106
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# WPR23LA320