N174ACESSNA 182A2025-05-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 182AS/N: 34535

Summary

On May 08, 2025, a Cessna 182A (N174A) was involved in an accident near Ocala, FL. 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 decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N174A.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 8, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA199
Location
Ocala, FL
Event ID
20250508200132
Coordinates
29.166761, -82.227945
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
34535
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1957
Model / ICAO
182AC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ADKINS CHARLES D
Address
5024 ROUND LAKE RD
City
APOPKA
State / Zip Code
FL 32712-5101
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA25LA199