Final
1 minor
May 31, 2025
N177LS accident at Columbus, MS
Cessna 177B — Fuel exhaustion at UBS (Columbus, MS)
DateMay 31, 2025
Tail numberN177LS
AircraftCessna 177B · Cessna Cardinal · C177
LocationUBS — Columbus, MS
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN25LA193
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.
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