Accident · 2021-06-17
What the record says
- Event date
- 2021-06-17
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152 (N68851)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- U.S. Aviation Academy Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- US Aviation Academy
Probable cause
The pilot’s inaccurate estimate of the fuel level during his preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and a total loss of engine power.
Source: NTSB case CEN21LA278Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 19 | None (2019-06-03) | 162.2 total · 58.7 in this make/model · 29.9 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.