Accident · 2025-05-01
What the record says
- Event date
- 2025-05-01
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Fatal injury
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 177RG (N52156)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
An improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect and correct the discrepancy.
Source: NTSB case WPR25FA146Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 64 | BasicMed (2016-05-01) | 311 total · 64 in this make/model · 232 as PIC · 9.3 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.