CESSNA 172
New Smyrna Beach, FL, August 29, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 29, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Smyrna Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.05714, -80.95778 |
| Airport | NEW SMYRNA BEACH MUNI (JACK BO |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA324 |
| Event ID | 20250829200904 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N1607F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.
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.