Summary
On October 24, 2021, a Cessna 182Q (N25WX) was involved in an accident near St Ignatius, MT. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA024. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N25WX.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR22LA024