No fatalities
20 Feb 2025: CESSNA 177A — EAGLE SKY PATROL INC — Farlinville, KS
On 20 Feb 2025, a CESSNA 177A operated by EAGLE SKY PATROL INC was involved in an aviation accident near Farlinville, KS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
A loss of engine power that resulted from fuel contamination when it was treated with a 70% isopropyl alcohol solution (antiseptic) that contained water. Contributing to the accident were vague fuel treatment instructions provided by the operator.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect service/maintenanceOperatorPilotFluid condition