Accident Details
Date
Friday, September 8, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA406
Location
Elk Grove Village, IL
Event ID
20230911193042
Coordinates
42.038956, -88.006186
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
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. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to go around with minimum fuel.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AIRSELECT LLC
Address
2233 HIGHWAY 16
City
WEST POINT
State / Zip Code
IA 52656-9261
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# CEN23LA406