N71518Cessna (Textron Aviation) 182M2026-03-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 182MS/N: 18259650

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 6, 2026
NTSB Number
WPR26LA122
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Event ID
20260310202628
Coordinates
35.137459, -111.673950
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Maintenance personnel’s decision to conduct an engine run at takeoff power in front of an active taxiway, and their failure to notify ATC, which resulted in the accident pilot’s loss of control during taxi due to an encounter with a jet blast.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
18259650
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
NORTHERN ARIZONA 182 FLYING GUYS LLC
Address
24 W QUARTZ RD
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86005-7090
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# WPR26LA122