N2710U

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172S/N: 17250310

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 16, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA269
Location
Eastham, MA
Event ID
20240620194508
Coordinates
41.877356, -69.957479
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17250310
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172D

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CAPE AERIAL TOURS DBA
Address
240 GEORGE RYDER RD
City
CHATHAM
State / Zip Code
MA 02633-1617
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# ERA24LA269