N177LSCESSNA 177B2025-05-31 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 177BS/N: 17702620

Summary

On May 31, 2025, a Cessna 177B (N177LS) was involved in an accident near Columbus, MS. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: 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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA193. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N177LS.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 31, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA193
Location
Columbus, MS
Event ID
20250603200252
Coordinates
33.430256, -88.323272
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17702620
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
177BC177
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHAV LLC
Address
896 STAFFORD RD
City
POMONA
State / Zip Code
KS 66076-8979
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# CEN25LA193