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July 27, 2023 · Cessna 177 B · N30632
Cortland, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 27, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Cortland, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 177 B (1969)
Tail Number
N30632
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA330
The pilot and the passenger were conducting a personal cross-country flight. While on approach to the airport, which was a planned fuel stop, the airplane sustained a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a corn field and the airplane came to rest nose-down. The two occupants were extracted from the airplane by first responders. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported to first responders that the airplane “ran out of fuel.” The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot and the passenger were conducting a personal cross-country flight. While on approach to the airport, which was a planned fuel stop, the airplane sustained a total loss of engine power. The pilot performed a forced landing to a corn field and the airplane came to rest nose-down. The two occupants were extracted from the airplane by first responders. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported to first responders that the airplane “ran out of fuel.” The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or the engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177 B
Tail NumberN30632
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming Engines · O-360-A1F6 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3400 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:15
Weather SourceWFAC