Summary
On October 16, 2025, a Cessna 177 (N159RJ) was involved in an accident near Cynthiana, KY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA018. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N159RJ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA26LA018