MINR · CESSNA 172F · 2022-12-21 · Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN23LA067
Event ID
20221221106483
Type
Accident
Date
2022-12-21
Location
Auburn Hills, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.67112, -83.22053
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
172F
Registration
N8768U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.