CESSNA 177
Cynthiana, KY, October 16, 2025
Event Information
| Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Cynthiana, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.37883, -84.26149 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA018 |
| Event ID | 20251016201875 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Registration # | N159RJ |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the impact with powerlines during final approach.
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.