Summary
On February 16, 2024, a Cessna 172 (N8257L) was involved in an accident near Pierson, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA115. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8257L.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
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