N64859Cessna (Textron Aviation) 1722025-12-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172S/N: 17275636

Summary

On December 08, 2025, a Cessna 172 (N64859) was involved in an accident near Deland, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA26LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N64859.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, December 8, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA063
Location
DeLand, FL
Event ID
20251208202129
Coordinates
29.067031, -81.283757
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
17275636
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEYVA MARIA
Address
445 N MYRTLE AVE
City
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32168-6637
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# ERA26LA063