Final None Aug 9, 2023

N5313M accident at Manatí, PR

Cessna 152 — Fuel exhaustion at Manatí, PR

DateAug 9, 2023
Tail numberN5313M
AircraftCessna 152 · C152
LocationManatí, PR
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA23LA335

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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