CESSNA 172D
Post, TX — December 19, 2025
Event Information
| Date | December 19, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA069 |
| Event ID | 20251229202218 |
| Location | Post, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.19995, -101.34379 |
| Airport | Post-Garza County Municipal Ai |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172D |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the deterioration of the right fuel cap vent to the point where it was inoperative.
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.