N172SPCESSNA R172K2023-09-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA R172KS/N: R172-2842

Summary

On September 01, 2023, a Cessna R172K (N172SP) was involved in an incident near Plover, WI. 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 starvation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA393. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N172SP.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 1, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA393
Location
Plover, WI
Event ID
20230905192994
Coordinates
44.491106, -89.508390
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 starvation.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R172-2842
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
R172KC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
R172K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LUKE AIRLINES LLC
Address
13422 FORT ST
City
SOUTHGATE
State / Zip Code
MI 48195-1138
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# CEN23LA393