N186XCESSNA 185A2025-09-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 185AS/N: 1850437

Summary

On September 27, 2025, a Cessna 185A (N186X) was involved in an incident near Ilwaco, WA. 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 inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA298. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N186X.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 27, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA298
Location
Ilwaco, WA
Event ID
20250930201751
Coordinates
46.307100, -123.965500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
1850437
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
185AC185
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
185A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HALDEMAN HANGARS LLC
Address
5515 NE 72ND AVE
City
VANCOUVER
State / Zip Code
WA 98661-3628
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# WPR25LA298