Final 1 minor May 3, 2025

N127EP accident at Hastings, FL

Cessna 172 — Fuel exhaustion at 13FA (Hastings, FL)

DateMay 3, 2025
Tail numberN127EP
AircraftCessna 172 · Cessna 172 Skyhawk · C172
Location13FA — Hastings, FL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA194

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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