# NTSB Accident ERA12CA568
> **CESSNA 172M** · 2012-09-19 · Quitman, MS, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA12CA568
- **Event ID:** 20120920X92813
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-19
- **Location:** Quitman, MS, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.04, -88.728057
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 172M
- **Registration:** N172HA
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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