CESSNA 177B
Columbus, MS — May 31, 2025
Event Information
| Date | May 31, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA193 |
| Event ID | 20250603200252 |
| Location | Columbus, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.43026, -88.32327 |
| Airport | Columbus-Lowndes County |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.
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.