N71450

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182MS/N: 18259627

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 15, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA176
Location
Willow Creek, MT
Event ID
20250617200332
Coordinates
45.822870, -111.698880
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18259627
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
182MC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
N71450 LLC
Address
PO BOX 460
City
THREE FORKS
State / Zip Code
MT 59752-0460
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# WPR25LA176