N1374FCESSNA 172G2023-09-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172GS/N: 17254869

Summary

On September 03, 2023, a Cessna 172G (N1374F) was involved in an incident near Neola, IA. 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 planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA396. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1374F.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, September 3, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA396
Location
Neola, IA
Event ID
20230905192997
Coordinates
41.448021, -95.631784
Nearest Airport
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 planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17254869
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
172GC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HEGGE LUKE T
Address
915 GOLF AVE SW
City
PINE CITY
State / Zip Code
MN 55063-5014
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# CEN23LA396