CESSNA 177A
Farlinville, KS — February 20, 2025
Event Information
| Date | February 20, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA101 |
| Event ID | 20250224199749 |
| Location | Farlinville, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.25347, -94.79003 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.