N8257L

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172S/N: 17256457

Accident Details

Date
Friday, February 16, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA115
Location
Pierson, FL
Event ID
20240220193812
Coordinates
29.145388, -81.418570
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N8257L
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17256457
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BABINEAUX MURNEL L
Address
411 CEDARWOOD DR
Status
Deregistered
City
MANDEVILLE
State / Zip Code
LA 70471-2827
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# ERA24LA115