Final
2 minor
Apr 10, 2023
N757YM accident at Danbury, CT
Cessna 152 — Fuel exhaustion at DXR (Danbury, CT)
DateApr 10, 2023
Tail numberN757YM
AircraftCessna 152 · C152
LocationDXR — Danbury, CT
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseERA23LA191
Probable cause
The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and oversight of the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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