No fatalities

Cessna 182 D accident at Coeur d'Alene, ID, 7 Sept 2020

Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States

On September 7, 2020, a Cessna 182 D was involved in an aviation accident near Coeur d'Alene, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with trees and terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with trees and terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid levelEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Sept 2020 Cessna 182 D accident near Coeur d'Alene, ID?

The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with trees and terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Sept 2020 Cessna 182 D accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Sept 2020 involved a Cessna 182 D, at Coeur d'Alene, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a collision with trees and terrain.