N1413Y

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172CS/N: 17249113

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 20, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN24LA019
Location
Wichita, KS
Event ID
20231023193286
Coordinates
37.676924, -97.393676
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 preflight inspection and 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
17249113
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
172CC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOOTER CRAIG A
Address
10425 SW 84TH ST
City
SEDGWICK
State / Zip Code
KS 67135-9196
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# CEN24LA019