Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA210
Location
Gypsum, CO
Event ID
20240605194400
Coordinates
39.688969, -106.928780
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot to visually confirm the airplane’s fuel quantity during preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an off-airport forced landing in rough terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5755B
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
33755
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ITECHNOLOGY DESIGN INC
Address
PO BOX 1611
Status
Deregistered
City
GYPSUM
State / Zip Code
CO 81637-1611
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# CEN24LA210