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May 31, 2025 · Cessna 177B · N177LS
Columbus, MS
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Columbus, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 177B (1977)
Tail Number
N177LS
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA193
The pilot reported about 4 hours after departure while on approach to the destination airport, the engine lost total power. The pilot conducted a forced landing to a field which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks contained no usable fuel. After the accident, the pilot stated that he did not top off the fuel tanks at his departure airport but only “stuck” the tanks to verify the fuel level.
NTSB 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.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported about 4 hours after departure while on approach to the destination airport, the engine lost total power. The pilot conducted a forced landing to a field which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks contained no usable fuel. After the accident, the pilot stated that he did not top off the fuel tanks at his departure airport but only “stuck” the tanks to verify the fuel level.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:33 CDT
Nearest AirportColumbus-Lowndes County (4.1nm SE)
Runway36
Runway Length4503 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 177B
Tail NumberN177LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1F6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.91 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC