N30413CESSNA 177A2025-02-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177AS/N: 17701240

Summary

On February 20, 2025, a Cessna 177A (N30413) was involved in an incident near Farlinville, KS. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N30413.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 20, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA101
Location
Farlinville, KS
Event ID
20250224199749
Coordinates
38.253473, -94.790030
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17701240
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
177AC177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EAGLE SKY PATROL INC
Address
PO BOX 407
City
DEADWOOD
State / Zip Code
SD 57732-0407
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA101