Summary
On February 22, 2024, a Cessna 182A (N6323B) was involved in an incident near Weippe, ID. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA098. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6323B.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA098